Royal Air Force of Oman rescues 5 Iranians

Oman Wednesday 15/December/2021 22:41 PM
By: Times News Services
Royal Air Force of Oman rescues 5 Iranians
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Muscat: After a boat broke down in the middle of the sea, the Royal Air Force of Oman carried out a medical evacuation for five Iranian nationals.

"The Search and Rescue Centre of the Royal Air Force of Oman, in coordination with the Maritime Security Centre and the Coast Guard Police of the Royal Oman Police, carried out a medical transfer of two Iranian nationals to Khawla Hospital in Muscat Governorate to receive the necessary specialised treatment after the wooden boat they were traveling in had a technical failure," Oman News Agency announced.

ONA added: "A US Navy ship near the site carried out a rescue operation, and immediately they were transferred via the helicopter of the Royal Air Force of Oman to the hospital, while three other injured were transferred to Sultan Qaboos port in the Governorate of Muscat."