US submarine sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast, at least 80 dead A United States submarine struck an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, killing at least 80 people, according to reports from Sri Lanka’s deputy foreign minister. The attack occurred off the coast of Sri Lanka on Tuesday, with the U.S. Department of War confirming the incident. The Iranian frigate, IRIS Dena, was reportedly sunk by a torpedo, marking the first such attack by a U.S. submarine since World War II. The IRIS Dena had participated in an International Fleet Review in India, held from February 15 to February 25, where it was docked alongside ships from multiple nations. Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath stated that 32 critically injured sailors were rescued from the warship, though the exact number of casualties remains unclear. The vessel had a capacity of 180 crew members, and earlier reports suggested that 101 were missing after the explosion. Sri Lanka’s navy launched a rescue operation, deploying two naval vessels and an aircraft to recover survivors. An unidentified Sri Lankan official noted that the search for the remaining crew was ongoing, with no immediate clarity on their fate. The rescue mission was conducted in accordance with international maritime obligations, according to a Sri Lanka Navy spokesman. The attack took place amid a joint U.S.-Israel operation targeting Iran, which both nations claim poses an existential threat to Israel. Israel has accused Iran of advancing its nuclear program, while Iran insists its nuclear activities are for civilian purposes. In response, Iran retaliated by striking Israeli and U.S. military bases, as well as targeting cities in the Gulf region and ships.#iran_supreme_leader #iranian_warship #us_submarine #sri_lanka_coast #international_fleet_review
"Quiet death": At least 80 killed in US strike on Iranian warship, some still missing The Sri Lankan navy launched a rescue operation after receiving a distress signal from an Iranian vessel, according to a defense ministry official. A U.S. submarine reportedly sank the Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Wednesday. Hegseth described the incident as the first time an enemy ship had been sunk by a torpedo since World War II, calling it “Quiet Death.” He emphasized the U.S. military’s ongoing efforts to secure victory in the region, drawing parallels to past conflicts. Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath informed parliament that 180 individuals were aboard the Iranian ship, which he identified as the IRIS Dena. The vessel was listed as participating in a naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal from February 18 to 25, according to the exercise’s official website. Sri Lankan military officials reported that at least 32 survivors had been rescued and were being treated in a hospital in the southern port city of Galle. Navy spokesman Commander Buddhika Sampath stated that bodies were recovered from the sea near the incident site, but the ship itself was not found. Rescue teams observed only an oil slick at the location, which was outside Sri Lankan territorial waters. Sampath noted that Colombo remained committed to supporting the operation despite the location. The Sri Lankan forces prioritized saving lives and planned to investigate the incident’s cause later. Sampath added that no other ships or aircraft were observed in the area. He expressed hope for further rescues, stating the operation would continue until all possible survivors were accounted for.#pete_hegseth #bay_of_bengal #sri_lankan_navy #iranian_warship #irish_dena
