Iran's warship docks in India amid tensions with US
India
On March 4, the day IRIS Dena was sunk off Sri Lanka, another Iranian warship, IRIS Lavan, arrived at Kochi port for emergency repairs.
The Lavan had technical issues following India's International Fleet Review and was allowed to dock as a humanitarian gesture by India.
Analysis of the situation
This all happened against a tense backdrop: U.S.-Iran relations are heating up, especially after the deadly sinking of the Dena that killed 87 sailors.
By letting Lavan dock and hosting its crew of 183 safely in Kochi, India is showing some calm leadership while big global conflicts spill into the region.
For anyone following world events, it's a real-time example of how international crises can play out close to home.