Why did the US torpedo Iran’s ‘prize’ warship?
Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete March 6, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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In March 2026, the United States Navy sunk the IRIS Dena, an Iranian destroyer, off the coast of Galle. The attack resulted in the deaths of over 100 Iranian sailors. The reason for the US targeting what was described as Iran's "prize" warship is explained by Soraya Lennie. Following the sinking of the Dena, Sri Lanka is currently evacuating sailors from another Iranian ship in the same area. The incident marks a significant escalation in tensions between the US and Iran in the region.
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