Attack on Iranian Frigate Near the Coast of Sri Lanka
March 4, 2026
Off the coast of Sri Lanka, an Iranian warship was attacked by a submarine, leaving 101 people missing and 78 injured. The IRIS Dena sank 40 kilometers south of the island, and authorities have already rescued 32 critically injured sailors. The Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka confirmed the ship's sinking. The search for missing individuals continues, and local media reported that distress signals were sent before the incident. A naval source mentioned that one person who was rescued has died.