A United States submarine torpedoed and sank the Iranian frigate Iris Dana in the Indian Ocean, approximately 20 nautical miles off the coast of Galle, Sri Lanka. The attack, confirmed by the Pentagon, is part of a wider US naval campaign against Iran and resulted in an estimated 80-87 fatalities out of a crew of 180. In response to a distress call on March 4, 2026, the Indian Navy launched a significant search and rescue operation, deploying a long-range maritime patrol aircraft, INS Tarangini, and INS Ikshak to assist Sri Lankan naval efforts. The incident occurred amid escalating regional tensions, which also saw the US test-fire an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM. Concurrently, Israel’s Minister for Diaspora Affairs, Amichai Shikli, commented on the strategic partnership with India, stating that a regime change in Iran would serve both nations’ interests.
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