Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today (05) in Parliament that information has been received indicating that another Iranian vessel is near the Port of Colombo within Sri Lanka's maritime boundary, and that the government must make a clear statement regarding the matter.

Opposition Leader Premadasa speaking in Parliament said the government should also make a special announcement regarding the attack carried out yesterday on the Iranian naval vessel using a torpedo launched from a U.S. submarine.

The Opposition Leader further praised the Sri Lankan Navy personnel for saving the lives of those who were on the Iranian vessel, but said that the government has so far not made a clear diplomatic statement about...