politics
March 21, 2026
Sri Lanka refused ground access to US fighter jets
The US asked for permission to land warplanes on the island March 4 and 8, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has told parliament
TL;DR
- Sri Lanka refused ground access to two US fighter jets on March 4 and 8.
- The US requested to land warplanes carrying anti-ship missiles.
- Sri Lanka aims to maintain its neutrality despite external pressures.
- The country also refused entry to three Iranian ships.
- The President conveyed Sri Lanka's stance on the Middle East conflict to the US Special Envoy.
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