The United States military carried out a strike that sank an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka, U.S. officials confirmed, in what marks a dramatic escalation at sea. At least 140 people are believed to be missing following the sinking, according to preliminary reports. Sri Lankan authorities stated that 32 individuals were rescued from the water, while approximately 40 others sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that an American submarine was responsible for the attack, stating that the Iranian vessel had believed it was operating safely in international waters. “The Iranian warship was sunk by a torpedo,” Hegseth said, describing the operation as deliberate and decisive. He further emphasized the historical significance of the strike. “This is the first sinking of an enemy ship by torpedo since World War II. Just like in that war, we are fighting to win.” Officials have not released further operational details, including the precise location of the strike or the identity of the vessel. Tehran has not yet issued a formal response. The incident represents a significant escalation in maritime tensions, with potential implications for regional security and international shipping routes in the Indian Ocean. Hegseth on Iran:Yesterday in the Indian Ocean, an American submarine sank an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters.Instead, it was sunk by a torpedo. pic.twitter.com/VoPvGgCtLq— Clash Report (@clashreport) March 4, 2026 Related PostsRaportohet për datën e fundit të luftës... Media izraelite: SHBA synon t’i japë fund luftës me Iranin...Read moreFrom Khamenei to Soleimani: Key Iranian Officials... As the conflict intensifies, Israel claims to have eliminated several...Read moreIran missile debris Dubai financial center Missile Debris Damages Building in Dubai Debris from an intercepted missile...Read more Post navigation Cargo Vessel Struck by “Unknown Projectile” in the Strait of Hormuz Israel Publishes Map of Iranian Missile Range — Claims They Could Reach as Far as Kosovo
