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What is Indian connection to Iranian ship attacked off Sri Lanka by US Navy?

What is Indian connection to Iranian ship attacked off Sri Lanka by US Navy?

The recent US attack on Iran’s IRIS Dena warship in the Indian Ocean is a significant development, marking a major naval incident in the region since World War II. The warship was hit while returning from the Indian Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN in Vishakhapatnam, February 2026. The attack has resulted in 87 deaths, with survivors being treated in Sri Lanka, and two Iranian warships seeking refuge in Colombo.