Iranian Ship Seeks Sri Lanka Docking After US Attack

0:00On March 5, a second Iranian ship is approaching Sri Lanka's waters and requesting urgent permission to dock for engine repairs just one day after. A United States submarine sank an Iranian frigate, killing at least 87 sailors. The frigate, named Iris Dina, was heading home from a military exercise with India's Navy when the attack happened on Tuesday in international waters. Sri Lanka's Navy rested the scene after a distress call, but found only debris and survivors on life rafts. Iran's foreign minister called the strike an atrocity far from their shores, warning the United States would regret it deeply. In Sri Lanka, officials worry about security risks, with opposition leaders pushing for caution on the new ship's request. Rescue efforts continue off Sri Lanka's coast, where 32 survivors are recovering in a hospital under heavy guard. The government is preparing to hand over the recovered bodies to Iranian diplomats for repatriation. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's president met with defense advisors Thursday to weigh options on the approaching vessel as this clash marks the conflicts.

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