05
Mar
A second Iranian naval vessel is currently positioned just outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, seeking an urgent port call only 24 hours after a sister ship was destroyed by a U.S. submarine. Sri Lankan Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa confirmed on Thursday that the government is deliberating on the request while prioritizing the safety of the over 100 crew members on board. This development follows the sinking of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena on March 4, which was struck by a U.S. torpedo in international waters off the coast of Galle, resulting in at least 87 fatalities. The IRIS Dena was…
