US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship Near Sri Lanka
A US Navy submarine sank the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, marking the first use of a torpedo by the US since World War II. The attack resulted in significant casualties among the Iranian crew. Following the sinking, Sri Lankan authorities evacuated over 200 Iranian sailors from a nearby vessel seeking assistance.
Subsequently, the United States and Iran disputed the status of the IRIS Dena's armament at the time of the attack. The incident highlighted the complexities of maritime neutrality in the region and drew comparisons to historical naval conflicts. The sinking has escalated regional tensions and raised questions about naval engagement rules near neutral waters.
参与者
U.S. Navy
Iranian Navy
Sri Lankan authorities
Pete Hegseth
Dan Caine
地点
Indian Ocean, 20 nautical miles south of Galle
Galle
