US Strikes Iranian Warship in Indian Ocean, 87 Killed
Iran's warship Iris Dena was sunk by a US submarine in the Indian Ocean, resulting in at least 87 fatalities. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemned the attack, stating the ship was a 'guest of the Indian Navy' and was struck without warning. This incident marks the first sinking of a ship by torpedo in the Indian Ocean by the US since World War 2. The attack has escalated tensions between the US and Iran, impacting relations in the broader Middle East. The Iris Dena had participated in the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam shortly before the incident.
Published 1 day ago • 05 Mar 2026, 11:37 AM IST