Iranian ship asks to dock in Sri Lankan port after US sinking of frigate
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Following the US sinking of an Iranian frigate, a second Iranian ship, identified as a logistical pipe-laying vessel, has requested emergency permission to dock in Colombo, Sri Lanka for engine repairs. The request comes after a US submarine torpedoed the Iris Dena, killing at least 87 sailors, marking an escalation of US-Israeli actions against Iran. The pipe-laying vessel, carrying over 100 crew members, is reportedly near Sri Lankan waters. Sri Lankan authorities, including the president and defense officials, are currently deliberating on how to respond to the docking request, considering regional security. The sinking of the Iris Dena occurred in international waters after a military training exercise in India, prompting strong condemnation from Iran.
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