Premadasa: Sri Lanka Must Abide by International Law; US Sinks Iranian Ship

• Sri Lanka LoP Sajith Premadasa stressed adherence to international law, ethics, and morality in foreign policy.
• An Iranian frigate, IRIS Dena, was sunk by a US Navy submarine 40 nautical miles off Galle, Sri Lanka, on March 4.
• The incident occurred within Sri Lanka's exclusive economic zone, posing a threat to international peace.
• Premadasa highlighted Sri Lanka's need to protect national interests and its 22 million people.
• Reports of US pressure on Sri Lanka regarding survivors were clarified; US stated Sri Lanka has freedom to decide. Sri Lankan forces rescued 32 survivors and recovered 87 bodies.