Summary
The U.S. Pentagon released a video showing an American submarine using a torpedo to sink the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean. This event marks the first time since World War II that a U.S. submarine has used a torpedo to sink an enemy ship. The Sri Lankan Navy rescued 32 Iranian sailors, but some casualties were reported.
Key Facts
- The U.S. submarine sank an Iranian ship with a torpedo in the Indian Ocean.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the attack.
- This is the first U.S. submarine torpedo attack on a ship since World War II.
- The Iranian ship involved was named IRIS Dena.
- Sri Lanka rescued 32 Iranian sailors, with reports of casualties.
- The U.S. aims to weaken Iranian naval forces as part of its goals in the conflict with Iran.
- Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, a major route for global oil shipping.
- President Trump stated the U.S. Navy would escort tankers if the Strait of Hormuz is threatened.
