Following the torpedo strike by a U.S. submarine on Iran's IRIS Dena, which resulted in the deaths of 87 sailors, the U.S. has urged Sri Lanka to refrain from repatriating the survivors and crew of another Iranian vessel, the IRIS Booshehr, currently in Sri Lankan custody. This move complicates Sri Lanka's diplomatic landscape as it navigates its humanitarian responsibilities while maintaining relations with both the U.S. and Iran. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized Sri Lanka's humanitarian duty, while Iran's foreign minister has expressed gratitude for the assistance provided.
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The U.S. has pressured Sri Lanka not to repatriate survivors from the sunken Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which was struck by a U.S. submarine, killing 87 sailors. This incident escalates tensions in the region as Sri Lanka balances its humanitarian duties with diplomatic relations.
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