The Economic Times

IRIS Dena ship sunk by US Submarine torpedo: Why was the Iranian ship in the Indian Ocean?

A US submarine sank Iran's warship IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean. The incident occurred within Sri Lanka's waters. At least 87 sailors died. Iran's foreign minister warned of US regret. The IRIS Dena was in the region for naval exercises with India. Sri Lanka conducted a rescue and recovery operation.