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From Sri Lanka to Europe, the war spreads far beyond Iran
- War reaches Sri Lanka as survivors of the IRIS Dena are treated in Galle, 2 miles from the local hospital.
- The war began with U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran, drawing in dozens of nations and affecting energy routes.
- European powers consider deployments as the conflict expands, including Cyprus, and discussions on support
- Analyst warns Europe to reassess its support and responses amid bilateral tensions
- Drone incidents in the region spark international protests, including Azerbaijan lodging a protest with Iran
- Global markets anticipate economic impact from disrupted shipping and energy supply
- Sri Lanka reassures it is providing humanitarian aid while not allowing the ship to dock
- Local residents express fear and disbelief about the spillover of wider conflicts into Sri Lanka
- Officials link the incident to broader regional tensions and potential economic vulnerabilities
- Overall, the incident underscores the global reach of the conflict beyond the Middle East
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