The recent US attack on Iran's IRIS Dena warship in the Indian Ocean is a significant development, marking a major naval incident in the region since World War II. The attack has resulted in 87 deaths, with survivors being treated in Sri Lanka, and two Iranian warships seeking refuge in Colombo. The attack has resulted in 87 deaths, with survivors being treated in Sri Lanka, and two Iranian warships seeking refuge in Colombo. The attack in the Indian Ocean suggests the conflict is now affecting India's backyard. It was sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka, in the Indian Ocean.

Source: dna March 05, 2026 06:38 UTC