How the war on Iran struck the shores of Sri Lanka

SCMP · 2026-03-14
How the war on Iran struck the shores of Sri Lanka

There are places in the world where you expect war to intrude. And then there are places where its arrival feels surreal. For me, the Sri Lankan city of Galle has always belonged firmly to the latter category. The old fort, perched above the Indian Ocean, has the feel of a tropical cousin to Cartage