Armed conflicts in the Middle East are now escalating not only on land but also in the open ocean. The recent incident in the Indian Ocean dealt a heavy blow to the Iranian navy. Zamin.uz studied the situation by analyzing the sensational statements of the Pentagon and international agencies.
On the fifth day of the US-Israel military operation against Iran, an unprecedented event occurred in the Indian Ocean. Near the coast of Sri Lanka, Iran's pride, the IRIS Dena frigate, sank.
Strict statement from the Pentagon's "Military Department"
US Secretary of Defense Pete Heggett, recently renamed the "War Department" by presidential decree, held a special briefing on this matter.
- Attack details: According to Hegset, the American submarine accurately targeted and sank an Iranian frigate moving in international waters.
- The state of the fleet: The Pentagon chief emphasized that the Iranian fleet has now completely lost its combat capability, and ships have been destroyed.
"Sulaymani" was killed for the second time
Strikes were inflicted not only on the frigate, but also on one of Iran's most valuable projects - the rocket catamaran, named in honor of General Qasim Soleimani.
"I think the US president killed Soleimani twice," Pete Heggett said sarcastically.
Tragic figures in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan Navy is carrying out rescue operations at the scene. According to the latest dаta:
- 87 people died, and their bodies were recovered from the water.
- 32 sailors were rescued.
- It is reported that there were a total of 180 people on board the ship, the fate of the rest is unknown.
Day Five of the War: Overview
The main goal of the US and Israel attacks, which began on February 28, is the destruction of Iran's nuclear program.
- Losses: According to the Iranian side, the number of deaths within the country has reached 787. The death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and a number of commanders further aggravated the situation.
- Retaliatory strikes: Tehran launched missile attacks on Israeli and US bases in the Persian Gulf. Iranian officials emphasize that they are fighting not with Arab neighbors, but specifically with American military facilities.
Do you think that such a rapid defeat of the Iranian fleet will completely change the balance of power in the region? What do you think about the further development of the situation?
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