A day after a US submarine attack sank the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Dena in waters south of Sri Lanka, reports have emerged that Sri Lanka and Iran have held discussions on the rapidly evolving situation.
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, held a discussion with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on March 4 amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
In a message on social media, Herath said Sri Lanka conveyed its grave concern over the growing hostilities and stressed the importance of diplomatic dialogue to restore regional peace.
Meanwhile, another Iranian vessel, the support ship IRIS Bushehr, currently near Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone, has requested permission to dock at a Sri Lankan port. The government is considering the request.
