Summary
An Iranian military ship, the IRIS Dena, sank near Sri Lanka, leading to over 100 people missing. Sri Lanka managed to rescue 32 sailors and recover several bodies, with efforts ongoing to find others. The cause of the sinking is not yet known.
Key Facts
- The IRIS Dena was an Iranian military ship.
- The ship sank about 40 nautical miles off the coast of Galle, Sri Lanka.
- Sri Lankan authorities rescued 32 sailors and recovered several bodies.
- The ship had approximately 180 crew members on board.
- The IRIS Dena had participated in the 2026 International Fleet Review in India before the sinking.
- The cause of the ship's distress call and sinking is still unknown.
- Two Iranian officers are in Sri Lanka to investigate the situation.
- The incident took place amid ongoing tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
