US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship in Indian Ocean, Dozens Dead

A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, the Department of Defense confirmed Wednesday morning after releasing video of the attack.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Iranian ship was operating in international waters when it was struck.

Sri Lanka's Navy recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people after receiving a distress call from the Iranian Navy vessel, according to Sri Lankan officials.

The attack comes as Washington and Israel intensify their bombardment of Iran's security forces, though the Defense Department has not yet detailed what prompted the submarine strike.