The final voyage of the Iranian warship sunk by the US
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- The Iranian warship Dena, a Moudge-class frigate commissioned in 2021, was torpedoed and sunk by a US submarine off Sri Lanka on 4 March, resulting in at least 87 deaths and 32 survivors.
- The sinking occurred shortly after the ship participated in India's International Fleet Review 2026 and Exercise Milan, highlighting a dramatic escalation in the US-Iran conflict and raising concerns for India’s regional security.
- The attack took place in international waters near Sri Lanka, within India's maritime neighborhood, causing diplomatic discomfort for India, which maintains ties with both the US and Iran.
- Indian officials emphasize the legal limits of their responsibility once the Iranian ship left Indian waters, though some experts argue India
