Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, spoke on the phone with Sri Lanka's Foreign Affairs Minister, Vijitha Herath, on October 13. In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), Araghchi informed his Sri Lankan counterpart about recent events he termed military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran. He expressed sincere thanks to the Sri Lankan government for helping to rescue the crew members of the Iranian warship, 'IRIS Dena,' who were affected during the incident. Additionally, he appreciated Sri Lanka for aiding in the return of 84 crew members' bodies to Iran. During their conversation, the two ministers also talked about their countries' relations and emphasized the need for ongoing cooperation between Sri Lanka and Iran.
