Iranian ship asks to dock in Sri Lankan port after US sinking of frigate
The Guardian World
by Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi and Aanya Wipulasena in GalleMarch 5, 2026
Urgent request submitted by vessel after US submarine sank Iranian warship in same area with torpedo on Tuesday
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A second Iranian ship has been reported in waters close to Sri Lanka and has sought emergency permission to dock, a day after a US submarine sank an Iranian frigate killing more than 80 people onboard.
The Sri Lankan minister Nalinda Jayatissa told parliament that another Iranian vessel was sailing close to Sri Lanka’s territorial waters on Thursday morning. “We are making necessary interventions to resolve this issue, restrict the threat to lives and to ensure regional security,” said Jayatissa.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 3/5/2026