US sinks Iranian warship off Galle returning from Indian naval exercise

Of 180 member crew, 30 rescued by Sri Lanka Navy Iran warship IRIS Dena (F75), returning home after participating in the Indian International Fleet Review, and MILAN 2026 international naval exercises, has been sunk off Sri Lanka. The US, Russia and Iran were among 74 participants. Speculation is rife that the US attacked the vessel […]


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