- An Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, was sunk by a U.S. submarine in international waters near Sri Lanka, resulting in 87 bodies recovered and 32 sailors rescued by the Sri Lankan navy.
- The IRIS Dena had recently participated in naval exercises hosted by India, sparking debate within India about maritime security and the government's lack of public comment.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth linked the sinking to the U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran, while Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned it as an 'atrocity at sea'.
- A video released by the U.S. Department of Defense showed the torpedo attack, with Iran's Foreign Minister stating the U.S. would 'bitterly regret' the incident.
- Indian opposition leaders criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for its silence, and a former Indian diplomat highlighted that the U.S. ignored India's sensitivities as the ship was in the region due to India's invitation.
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