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Submarine strike suspected behind Iranian ship sinking near Sri Lanka; over 100 missing

March 4, 2026

An Iranian frigate, the IRIS Dena, sank off the coast of Sri Lanka following a suspected submarine attack, resulting in over 100 sailors missing and dozens injured. The incident occurred during a distress call made by the vessel while it was approximately 40 nautical miles from Galle, amid rising tensions in the region involving the US and Iran.

Submarine strike suspected behind Iranian ship sinking near Sri Lanka; over 100 missing

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Key Highlights

The IRIS Dena issued a distress call around 5:30 am local time.
Over 101 personnel are reported missing and 78 are injured.
The attack is suspected to be part of escalating military tensions between the US and Iran.
Sri Lanka's navy and air force are conducting rescue operations.
32 survivors have been rescued so far, with one in critical condition.

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Submarine strike suspected behind Iranian ship sinking near Sri Lanka; over 100 missing

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