Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, held a telephone conversation with Abbas Araghchi of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
During the discussion, Minister Araghchi expressed appreciation for the Sri Lankan government’s assistance in rescuing the sailors of the IRIS Dena and facilitating the repatriation of the deceased crew members and other Iranian naval personnel.
He also strongly condemned the attack on the IRIS Dena, describing it as an “unprecedented war crime” allegedly carried out by the United States, and emphasized that such actions violate international humanitarian law and the 1949 Geneva Conventions.
The Iranian Foreign Minister stated that Iran would pursue all legal and political avenues to hold those responsible accountable.
Both ministers also exchanged views on strengthening bilateral relations and discussed ongoing regional developments, according to a statement issued by the Iranian Embassy in Sri Lanka.
