Tehran warns US will “bitterly regret” warship strike
Iran on Wednesday accused the United States of sinking its warship, Iris Dena, in the Indian Ocean, alleging that the vessel was struck without warning while sailing in international waters.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the frigate, which he described as “a guest of the Indian Navy,” was carrying nearly 130 sailors when it was attacked.
In a post on X, Araqchi condemned the alleged strike and warned that Washington would face consequences for the action.
“Frigate Dena, a guest of India’s Navy carrying almost 130 sailors, was struck in international waters without warning… Mark my words: the US will come to bitterly regret the precedent it has set,” he wrote.
The sinking of Iris Dena has further intensified tensions in the ongoing conflict between United States and Iran, which has already escalated across parts of the Middle East in recent days.
According to Iranian officials, the incident occurred in the Indian Ocean shortly after the warship had participated in a multilateral naval exercise hosted by India. The ship had reportedly taken part in the naval event before beginning its return journey.
Analysts say the episode could mark a significant escalation in maritime hostilities, as it is believed to be the first time since World War II that a US submarine has torpedoed and sunk a surface vessel in the Indian Ocean region.
The incident is likely to raise concerns among regional powers about security and freedom of navigation in one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors.
The United States has not yet publicly responded to Iran’s claims regarding the attack on the warship.
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