A police source in Colombo told Iran International that an assassination plot targeting Israelis in Sri Lanka, linked to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, has been foiled, and Israeli citizens are now under special protection.
IRAN INTERNATIONAL -- On Wednesday, Israeli authorities warned all citizens to leave Sri Lanka with immediate effect after the plot was uncovered targeting Israelis holidaying in the country.
Two people have been arrested, one of whom Iraqi, with others believed to have been involved, according to a source inside Israel, speaking to Iran International anonymously.
A police source in Sri Lanka told Iran International that currently, 577 Israelis are being given "maximum security" in an operation which spans the police and military.