Iran has strongly condemned the United States after the reported sinking of one of its naval vessels in international waters near Sri Lanka, warning that the incident could further escalate tensions between both nations.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abas Araghchi described the attack as a serious violation of international norms. He said the United States carried out what he called an unacceptable act by targeting the Iranian navy ship far from Iranian territory. He noted that the warship, identified as Frigate Dena, had been taking part in a friendly naval visit organized with India’s navy and was carrying nearly 130 sailors at the time.
Araghchi said the ship was struck without warning while sailing in international waters about 2,000 miles away from Iran’s coastline. He argued that the strike sets a dangerous precedent for global maritime security and could affect how naval operations are conducted in the future.
Writing on social media, the foreign minister warned that the United States would eventually regret what he described as an aggressive move at sea. He said the attack should be viewed not only as a military event but as a political signal that could deepen tensions between both countries. The statement reflected growing anger from Iranian officials over the loss of the naval vessel and the casualties reported after the attack.
The incident has attracted international attention as global powers continue to watch rising tensions linked to the broader geopolitical rivalry between Washington and Tehran. Maritime security analysts have also raised concerns about the safety of both commercial and military vessels traveling through major strategic shipping routes in the region.
