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
