India offered sanctuary to Iranian ship three days before US sank it

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On February 28th, Iran requested permission from India for three warships, including the Iris Dena, to dock at Indian ports, which India granted on March 1st. This occurred as the US and Israel initiated military action against Iran. One of the ships, Iris Lavan, docked in Kochi on March 4th, and its crew is currently at Indian naval facilities. However, the Iris Dena was sunk by a US submarine on March 4th in international waters off the coast of Sri Lanka, resulting in casualties. The incident, which took place approximately 23 miles west of Galle, Sri Lanka, has raised concerns about regional stability and India's influence in the area. The US has not officially commented on the incident.
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