Tuesday, March 10, 2026-India has allowed an Iranian naval vessel to dock at one of its ports after the United States sank another Iranian warship near Sri Lanka. Officials said the Iranian ship, identified as IRIS Lavan, was granted permission to dock at the southern port city of Kochi following an urgent request from Iran.
The decision came amid rising tensions in the region as the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran continues to expand beyond the Middle East.
According to Indian officials, the docking was approved on humanitarian grounds after the vessel reported technical issues while operating near Indian waters. The ship had been scheduled to participate in naval events connected to a multinational exercise hosted by India but became caught in the escalating conflict. Authorities said the crew members were allowed to stay at naval facilities while the vessel received assistance.
The development follows a U.S. submarine strike that sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, an attack that reportedly killed dozens of sailors and intensified tensions in the region. The incident has drawn global attention as countries across the Indian Ocean navigate a delicate diplomatic balance while trying to avoid becoming directly involved in the expanding conflict.
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