Tension has increased between Iran and the United States. Iran targeted a US tanker in the Persian Gulf after the attack on the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean. After the incident, the conflict between the two countries seems to be intensifying.
Iran vs US War Day 6: The US-Israel war with Iran does not seem to be stopping. Meanwhile, the Iranian military has avenged the attack in which the US sank its ship IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean. According to latest reports, Iran has attacked an American tanker in the North Persian Gulf.
Iran’s warning after attack on IRIS Dena
According to reports, after this attack, news of fire in the American ship has come to light. The action came just hours after an Iranian warship was attacked near Sri Lanka. According to Iran’s state media, the attack came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the US that it would regret the attack near the Sri Lankan coast. Iran had clearly said that the attack on its warship could bring serious consequences and it would be responded to.
Iranian warship was attacked near Sri Lanka
According to reports, the Iranian warship IRIS Dena was attacked by a US submarine torpedo near Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday. There were about 130 crew members present on this ship. After the attack, bodies of 87 people were recovered, while 32 people were rescued in critical condition by the Sri Lankan Navy and taken to the hospital. Some sailors are still reported missing.
IRGC targeted American tanker
Iran’s IRGC retaliated hours after the attack on the Iranian warship, Reuters reported. During this time, an American tanker was targeted in the northern Persian Gulf. Iranian state media claimed that the American ship burst into flames after the attack.
Iran’s strict warning regarding Hormuz Strait
IRGC had given a strong warning to America after the attack on the Iranian warship. He had said that he would have control over the movement of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Since this statement, it was believed that the tension between the two countries may increase further.
increasing war losses
According to media reports, more than 1000 people have died so far in Iran in the current conflict. At the same time, the death of 6 soldiers has also been confirmed from the American side. Experts believe that if this conflict continues like this, it could have a major impact on the security of the entire region.
How did America sink IRIS Dena?
It is being told that the Iranian warship IRIS Dena had started returning towards Iran from Visakhapatnam, India after taking part in the naval exercise. After leaving the Indian territorial waters, it was attacked by a US Navy submarine in international waters. After the torpedo was hit, there was a huge explosion, due to which the rear part of the ship was badly damaged and it sank in the sea. After this attack, a video has also been released by the US Defense Department i.e. Pentagon.