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U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing 87

Mar 6, 202637 sources

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Summary

A U.S. submarine fired a torpedo and sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka. The U.S. defense secretary confirmed the attack, which killed at least 87 people.

This is reported to be the first time a U.S. submarine has sunk an enemy warship since World War II. The incident expands the geographical area of the ongoing conflict.

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