U.S. Submarine Torpedo Strike on Iranian Warship | Operation Epic Fury

Описание: On March 4, 2026, the U.S. Department of War confirmed that a U.S. Navy fast-attack submarine successfully torpedoed and sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena (also known as the Soleimani) in the Indian Ocean.

This engagement is a central event in Operation Epic Fury, a large-scale military campaign launched by the United States and Israel on February 28, 2026, aimed at dismantling Iran's nuclear and naval capabilities.

Key Details of the Strike
Location: Approximately 40km (25 miles) off the coast of Galle, Sri Lanka.
Weapon Used: A single Mark 48 torpedo, marking the first time a U.S. submarine has sunk an enemy combatant ship using a torpedo since World War II.
Context: The IRIS Dena was reportedly returning from joint naval exercises in India when it was intercepted. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth described the attack as a "quiet death," emphasizing that the ship believed it was safe in international waters.