Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sri Lanka continues to manage the diplomatic, humanitarian and economic consequences of the widening Israel-Iran conflict, which has already spilled into the Indian Ocean close to the island.

Nine days into the crisis, authorities are dealing with the aftermath of the sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, the custody of another Iranian naval vessel and its crew, and growing economic disruptions linked to global shipping and regional instability.

The government says it is acting strictly within international law while maintaining neutrality and providing humanitarian assistance where required.

Here are the latest developments on how Sri Lanka is responding.

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