2018 Iranian naval destroyer Sahand, under repair, sank in a port near Strait of Hormuz due to water infiltration.
Iran's Sahand naval destroyer sank while under repair in a port near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media. The incident occurred due to water infiltration into the ship's tanks, which caused it to lose balance. The vessel, launched in 2018, was equipped with surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, anti-aircraft batteries, and advanced radar systems. Injured individuals were transferred to a hospital, but the extent of their injuries was not disclosed.
July 07, 2024
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