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U.S. Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship; Tensions Escalate

3/6/2026

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An American submarine sank the Iranian warship IRIS Shahid Soleimani near Sri Lanka on March 4, 2026, using a single torpedo.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth described the strike as a "quiet death."
Sri Lankan officials reported 180 people aboard.
At least 32 were rescued.
Iranian officials vowed a strong response against the U.S. and Israel.

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An American submarine sank the Iranian warship IRIS Shahid Soleimani near Sri Lanka on March 4, 2026, using a single torpedo.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth described the strike as a "quiet death."
Sri Lankan officials reported 180 people aboard.
At least 32 were rescued.
Iranian officials vowed a strong response against the U.S. and Israel.