Iran warned the United States will “bitterly regret the precedent it has set” after a US submarine torpedoed the frigate IRIS Dena—recent guest at India’s MILAN 2026 naval exercise—killing 80+ sailors in international waters 40km off Galle.
Fiery Foreign Ministry Rebuke
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the “atrocity at sea,” demanding accountability as Pentagon footage shows the Mark 48 torpedo strike—the first US ship-sinking by torpedo since WWII. IRGC spokesman vowed “deep regret” for Washington amid regime’s vow to destroy US/Israeli infrastructure.
32 survivors rescued by Sri Lankan Navy at Karapitiya Hospital; 87 bodies recovered amid oil slick.
From Vizag Drills to Doom
The 1,200-ton Moudge-class, commissioned 2018 with Qader missiles/torpedoes, joined 74-nation MILAN in Visakhapatnam before Bandar Abbas homecoming. US claims 18th Iranian vessel downed in campaign targeting “entire navy.”
India’s Equanimity
Navy vigilant in EEZ; MEA control room tracks 1,109 Hormuz sailors/37 ships; 25-day reserves steady sans rupee hikes at 92.10. Modi’s Gulf ties, Nepal polls context.
