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India Reveals That It Interned Iranian Naval Vessel IRIS Lavan on March 4 - Naval News
- India confirmed IRIS Lavan was docked in Kochi on March 4 to address technical issues after Iran's request.
- The crew of 183 is being housed at Indian naval facilities in Kochi amid awaiting an official statement.
- The move follows the sinking of IRIS Dena and reflects broader naval tensions in the region.
- Sri Lanka reported Iranian ships sought entry during February for March operations near Colombo.
- IRIS Dena was sunk south of Galle on March 4, with U.S. naval action linked to the event.
- Sri Lanka granted refuge to the Iran’s replenishment vessel IRIS Bushehr in Colombo as tensions persisted.
- Israel or Australia details in the report reference additional involvement in the incident’s aftermath.
- Operation Epic Fury is cited as part of the broader context of naval actions against Iran.
- INS Tarangini arrived in Colombo to provide training and support during regional tensions.
- IRIS Lavan is a Hengam class landing ship with historical footage of drones from 2022 exercises.
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