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Sri Lankan MP Rajapaksa Calls US Strike On IRIS Dena Unethical, Says ‘Legality Can Be Debated’ | India News

Sri Lankan MP Rajapaksa Calls US Strike On IRIS Dena Unethical, Says ‘Legality Can Be Debated’ | India News

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Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 14:07 IST Namal, the eldest son of former President and PM Mahinda Rajapaksa, said the incident also highlights broader concerns about how major powers operate in the Indian Ocean. Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa. (X) In the wake of the sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena by a US submarine in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, which killed at least 87 people, Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa, described the attack as unethical and said its legality could be challenged. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2026 in New Delhi on Saturday, Rajapaksa said the incident raises serious questions about international law, maritime norms, and the conduct of major powers in the Indian Ocean. Rajapaksa said, “The legality of it can certainly be debated,” adding that academics may argue over whether the action violated international law. However, he questioned whether the legal and humanitarian principles advocated globally are being applied consistently in today’s conflicts. “Academics can debate the legality of it. But the moral values, the ethics and the practices …

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Supporters of Sri Lanka’s president Ranil Wickremesinghe attend his final election campaign rally. Colombo: Sri Lanka, which is slowly recovering from its worst-ever economic crisis, will vote to elect the next President on Saturday. The cash-strapped island nation is currently being led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is seeking a re-election to continue with bold reforms to help revive the economy. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, 75, is seeking a fresh mandate after claiming credit for stabilising the economy and bringing an end to months of food, fuel and medicine shortages. In 2022, when Ranil Wickremesinghe took charge as President, Sri Lanka was dealing with civil unrest spurred by the economic crisis. There were protests across the nation which led to thousands storming the Presidential palace which was then occupied by Mr Wickremesinghe’s predecessor Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country. Mr Wickremesinghe took charge and restored calm and helped revived the economy by taking some tough decisions. The 2024 election is key to deciding the future of reforms in the economically fragile nation. Speaking with NDTV, Sri …