A United States submarine sank an Iranian frigate in the Indian Ocean, in an attack that left at least 87 people dead and dozens missing.
According to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the torpedoing represents the first sinking of an enemy ship by an American submarine since World War II. The Iranian vessel was returning to the country after leaving India when it was hit in international waters.
Sri Lankan Navy teams are leading the search in the region, about 40 kilometers south of the island. To date, 87 bodies have been recovered, 61 soldiers are still missing and 32 injured are admitted to hospital in the city of Galle. The frigate, with 180 crew members, even issued a distress call before sinking.
The episode occurs amid the escalation of the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Hegseth stated that the offensive marks the beginning of a broader campaign against Tehran and declared that new military actions are to come. He also said that American forces had eliminated the leader of an Iranian unit accused of planning an attack on Donald Trump.
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Tension is spreading across the Middle East, with drone attacks targeting American diplomatic and military installations in different Gulf countries. Iranian authorities say they do not intend to negotiate and indicate that the conflict could prolong, while the regional scenario continues to deteriorate rapidly.
Source: The Sun | Photo: @NavyLookout | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
🚨 BREAKING: The Pentagon releases footage of a US submarine launching a TORPEDO and SINKING an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean
The Iranian ship never saw it coming.
Holy CRAP. pic.twitter.com/qTfHPLfNNr
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) March 4, 2026
