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Sri Lanka is struggling to avoid a repeat of its economic collapse from four years ago, as the ongoing war in the Middle East exacerbates conditions following a deadly cyclone. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has implemented strict measures including fuel rationing and price hikes.
The ongoing conflict in the Gulf region significantly affects tourism in various Asian countries, prompting some destinations to implement fuel consumption measures. As tensions escalate, nations reliant on oil from the Strait of Hormuz are taking action.
Sri Lanka has held more than 250 sailors in security custody since the onset of the conflict. Iran is demanding their return, leaving the fate of these seafarers uncertain amidst confusion in Sri Lanka.