An Iranian warship suspected of being attacked by a submarine may have resulted in 100 deaths

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-27T08:50:48+00:00

The Sri Lankan Navy reports that the Iranian "Dena" frigate was attacked by a submarine in the southern waters of Sri Lanka, potentially resulting in approximately 100 casualties. Rescue operations are currently underway, and the Sri Lankan Navy will investigate the incident.

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2026-03-27 08:50:48

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On the 4th, sources from the Sri Lankan Navy stated that the Iranian Navy frigate “Dena” was suspected of being attacked by a submarine in the waters south of Sri Lanka, which may have resulted in 100 deaths. A spokesperson for the Sri Lankan Navy confirmed that an Iranian warship was attacked in the waters south of Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan Navy is currently making every effort to rescue the personnel on board, and an investigation into the incident will be conducted once the rescue operation is completed. According to previous reports from Sri Lankan media, the “Dena” frigate encountered trouble about 40 nautical miles (approximately 74 kilometers) from the coastal city of Galle in southern Sri Lanka on the morning of the 4th, with approximately 180 crew members on board. The Sri Lankan Navy immediately dispatched vessels to carry out rescue operations after receiving a distress signal, and 35 people were rescued and transferred to a hospital in Galle. (Xinhua)

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