SriLanka, March 15 -- Sri Lankan politician Namal Rajapaksa has called for stronger regional cooperation after the sinking of an Iranian ship near Sri Lankan waters, warning that the incident could threaten stability in the Indian Ocean.

Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, Rajapaksa said the Indian Ocean has long been known as a safe zone for international trade, and the attack on a foreign vessel had created a dangerous precedent.

The discussion, titled "The Indian Ocean Faultline: Sri Lanka's Geopolitical Balancing Act," was moderated by Rajdeep Sardesai of India Today and Nagarajan Dwarkanath.

Incident involving Iranian ship

Rajapaksa referred to the recent sinking of the Iranian vessel Iris Dena off the coast o...