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A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian frigate in Sri Lanka’s waters on March 4, 2026, killing over 80 sailors, marking the first torpedo attack on a warship since WWII.
On March 4, 2026, a U.S. submarine, believed to be the USS Minnesota or USS Charlotte, sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone, killing over 80 sailors.
The attack, occurring during a canceled naval exercise, drew international concern over sovereignty and maritime law, with Sri Lanka rescuing survivors and recovering bodies.
India’s Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar highlighted growing foreign military presence in the Indian Ocean, citing China’s Hambantota port lease and U.S.-British bases, while Sri Lanka maintained adherence to international law.
The incident, the first since WWII involving a torpedo strike on a warship, raised questions about the use of force, regional security, and the credibility of UN-designated peace zones.
Un submarino estadounidense hundió una fragata iraní en las aguas de Sri Lanka el 4 de marzo de 2026, matando a más de 80 marineros, marcando el primer ataque con torpedos a un buque de guerra desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial.