US Sinks Iranian Frigate IRIS Dena, 87 Sailors Confirmed Dead
The US Navy sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in international waters off Sri Lanka on March 4, resulting in at least 87 fatalities among the 180 crew members. The vessel had recently participated in the multilateral naval exercise Milan 2026 in India, departing on February 28. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the attack, stating the ship was targeted by a torpedo from a US submarine. Following the sinking, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the action, claiming it was executed 'without warning.' The incident occurred amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, which included a joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran leading to significant casualties, including the death of Iran's supreme leader.
Published 1 day ago • 05 Mar 2026, 03:42 PM IST