Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Calls for Peace in Indian Ocean Amid Iran-Israel Conflict

Sri Lanka's Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has expressed concern over the expansion of the Iran-Israel conflict into the Indian Ocean, emphasizing the region's traditional status as a peaceful zone. He urged all parties to cease asymmetric warfare, warning of potential impacts on smaller nations like Sri Lanka, which is recovering from economic challenges. The Sri Lankan government has committed to humanitarian support for Iranian vessels docking at its ports, while regional tensions raise concerns about security and trade in international waters.