"We turned down the request to maintain Sri Lanka's neutrality, he added to applause. The US-Israeli war on Iran has sparked widespread concern globally, as Iranian missile and drone attacks across the wider Middle East have sent energy prices soaring and fuelled fears of a widening conflict."
"US President Donald Trump has also been pressuring Washington's allies to show more support for the war, slamming NATO countries as cowards for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz."
"Amid the turmoil, many countries have refused to get directly involved in the war while calling for urgent de-escalation. On Friday, Switzerland announced that it would halt any weapons exports to the US that could be used in military operations against Iran."
Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced the rejection of a US request for two combat aircraft to land at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. The request was made on February 26, just before the US and Israel initiated military actions against Iran. Dissanayake stated that the decision was made to uphold Sri Lanka's neutrality. The ongoing conflict has raised global concerns, particularly regarding energy prices and regional stability, with many nations opting for non-involvement and advocating for de-escalation.
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