After the torpedo hit its target, a fire broke out on board, followed by a powerful explosion. Preliminary reports indicate that of the approximately 180 sailors on the ship, 87 died, 32 were rescued, and the fate of the others remains unknown.
The incident occurred in international waters of the Indian Ocean, near the coast of Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan government reported that the frigate sent a distress signal while 40 kilometers from the city of Galle. The vessel was returning to Iran after participating in the MILAN 2026 naval exercises held in Visakhapatnam (India).
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated at a briefing: "This is the first sinking of an enemy ship using a torpedo since World War II." He emphasized that the US is prevailing in this conflict.
We remind you that tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, which has been ongoing for six days as a result of operations by Israel and the US called "Lion's Roar." President Donald Trump stated that military actions will continue until all objectives are achieved.
