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A U.S. submarine fired a torpedo and sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off the coast of Sri Lanka. The U.S. defense secretary confirmed the attack, which resulted in at least 87 fatalities and over 100 personnel reported missing. The vessel was reportedly returning from a visit to India at the time. Indian officials stated they sent a vessel to assist the sinking warship. In the aftermath, a second Iranian ship sought refuge in Sri Lanka, where authorities took custody of it. The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka issued a notice to American citizens in the country.
Separately, Iran's UN envoy stated the country will not close the Strait of Hormuz, even as Iran's new supreme leader suggested using its closure as leverage. During this period, multiple cargo ships, including a Thai vessel, were attacked in the strait, with three crew members reported missing from the Thai ship.
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A Thai cargo ship named the Mayuree Naree was attacked by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. The Omani Navy rescued twenty Thai crew members, but three others remain missing. The ship's owner, PSL, confirmed the vessel is covered by war risk insurance.
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US-Iran military conflict escalates with strikes, naval combat, and international falloutThe U.S. and Iran are engaged in widespread military conflict, including a U.S.-Israeli strike that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei and significant naval combat. President Trump has publicly escalated tensions, with the conflict causing international repercussions, including pausing a corporate power struggle at Volkswagen. The situation has drawn domestic and international criticism as hostilities continue.
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Iran sends mixed signals on Strait of Hormuz while cargo ships are attackedIran's UN envoy said the country will not close the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's new supreme leader suggested using its closure as leverage. Meanwhile, multiple cargo ships, including a Thai vessel, were attacked in the strait, with three crew members reported missing from the Thai ship.
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