Sri Lanka rescues Iranian sailors after frigate IRIS Dena sunk in Indian Ocean The Iranian frigate IRIS Dena was returning home after participating in the MILAN multilateral naval exercise hosted by India when it was sunk in a US submarine attack off Galle on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. At least 87 Iranian sailors were killed, with Sri Lankan authorities recovering 84 bodies so far. The incident marks a major escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran beyond the Persian Gulf. Our Web Desk

Source: The Telegraph March 06, 2026 11:13 UTC