The frigate, IRIS Dena, was on its return voyage to Iran after attending the naval engagements hosted by India when it reported an emergency at sea around dawn. The frigate, IRIS Dena, was on its return voyage to Iran after attending the naval engagements hosted by India when it reported an emergency at sea around dawn. The Sri Lankan navy recovered the bodies of 87 sailors from waters near the southern city of Galle, but 61 remained missing, police and defence officials said. “Yesterday, in the Indian Ocean, an American submarine sank an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters. Responding to the alert, the Sri Lanka Navy dispatched ships and aircraft, while the Sri Lanka Air Force joined the rescue effort to evacuate sailors from the vessel.

Source: Indian Express March 04, 2026 09:28 UTC