US Sinks Iranian Military Ship Off Sri Lankan Coast, Dozens Missing

March 4, 2026 • Al Jazeera

US Sinks Iranian Military Ship Off Sri Lankan Coast, Dozens Missing

US Submarine Incident Results in Dozens Missing Off Sri Lankan Coast

A US submarine has sunk an Iranian military ship off the coast of Sri Lanka, resulting in dozens of missing crew members. Rescue teams have launched a search operation to locate the missing individuals.

According to reports, survivors of the incident are receiving medical treatment at a local hospital in Galle. The incident occurred near the coast of Sri Lanka, where the US submarine reportedly sank the Iranian military ship.

The exact number of missing crew members is not yet known, but officials have confirmed that dozens are still unaccounted for. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with teams scouring the area to locate any survivors or recover the wreckage.

Details about the incident are limited at this time, and further information will be provided as it becomes available. The US military has issued a statement confirming the incident, but no additional details have been released.

The Sri Lankan government has also confirmed that an investigation into the incident is underway. Rescue teams from local authorities and international partners are working together to locate any missing crew members and recover the wreckage of the Iranian military ship.

As the search operation continues, officials are urging caution and vigilance in the area. The incident has raised concerns about maritime safety and security in the region.

Source: Al Jazeera