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Sri Lanka increases monitoring of Iranian-flagged ships near its waters

Sri Lanka is increasing surveillance of Iranian-flagged vessels operating near its exclusive economic zone.

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The activity reflects wider maritime-security and geopolitical tensions involving Iran.

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  1. Sri Lanka Steps Up Surveillance of Iranian-Flagged Ships in Waters Near Its Exclusive Economic Zone ↗lankanewspapers.com · Recorded source date: Aug 31, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC

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