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Sri Lanka takes control of an Iranian vessel off its coast after US sank an Iranian warship

Associated Press (AP)EN 5 min read 100% complete by By  BHARATHA MALLAWARACHI, SHEIKH SAALIQ and KRISHAN FRANCISMarch 6, 2026 at 08:53 AM
Sri Lanka takes control of an Iranian vessel off its coast after US sank an Iranian warship
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On March 5, 2026, Sri Lanka took control of an Iranian vessel off its coast and began transferring over 200 sailors to shore. This action occurred after the ship sought assistance. The Sri Lankan navy rescued two Iranian sailors from the IRIS Dena warship, who were then escorted to a Judicial Medical Officer in Galle, Sri Lanka. The IRIS Dena warship had previously been seen in the Bay of Bengal during an International Fleet Review in India in February 2026. The article also mentions that the US sank an Iranian warship, although the connection between this event and Sri Lanka's actions is not explicitly stated.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
India 30% Visakhapatnam 30% Bay of Bengal 30% National Hospital ×335% Galle ×340% Sri Lanka's navy ×360% United States 70% IRIS Dena ×475% Iran ×480% Sri Lanka ×790%

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iranian vessel 100% sri lanka 90% warship 80% iris dena 70% sailors 60% rescue 50% us 40% navy 40%

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Sri Lanka

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