US-Iran War: Sri Lanka Court Orders Return of 84 Iranian Sailors’ Bodies Amid US Pressure | WION
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Published: Mar 12, 2026, 01:30 IST | Updated: Mar 12, 2026, 01:30 IST
A court in Sri Lanka has ordered the handover of the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors. The ruling directs authorities to return the remains to Iran, as Colombo faces pressure from the United States over the repatriation of the crew.
The decision comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with the handling of the sailors’ remains drawing international attention.
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