India Denies Assisting US in Targeting Iranian Vessel
India has refuted claims of aiding the United States in the sinking of the Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, in Sri Lankan waters. A senior naval official stated on March 6, 2026, that India did not provide assistance to U.S. authorities regarding the incident, which occurred on March 4, 2026. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least 87 Iranian sailors and has heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The Iranian frigate was returning from the Milan multilateral naval exercise hosted by India.
Published 14 hours ago • 06 Mar 2026, 03:52 PM IST