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DPAA to Identify Remains of 88 USS Arizona Sailors

3/7/2026

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DPAA Identifies Remains

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency will exhume 88 unknown sailors and Marines from the USS Arizona in Honolulu in late 2026 to identify remains using DNA.
DPAA has identified hundreds from other ships.
The Iranian warship IRIS Dena sank off Sri Lanka after a torpedo from a U.S. submarine, leaving 87 dead and 32 survivors.
The Indian Navy is assisting in search and rescue after responding to the distress call.

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U.S. Submarine Strikes

The U.S. submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, marking first submarine strike on an enemy warship since World War II.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the attack.
Sri Lanka evacuated over 200 crew from second Iranian vessel and took custody.
Iranian officials condemned the act as an atrocity, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warning of repercussions.
The United States seeks to influence Iran's leadership, raising legal and ethical questions.

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Historical Context

The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, resulted in the sinking of the USS Arizona and the loss of 1,177 crew members, marking a pivotal moment that propelled the U.S. into World War II. Recent military actions, such as the sinking of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena by a U.S. submarine, highlight ongoing tensions in U.S.-Iran relations, echoing historical conflicts.

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DPAA Identifies Remains

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency will exhume 88 unknown sailors and Marines from the USS Arizona in Honolulu in late 2026 to identify remains using DNA.
DPAA has identified hundreds from other ships.
The Iranian warship IRIS Dena sank off Sri Lanka after a torpedo from a U.S. submarine, leaving 87 dead and 32 survivors.
The Indian Navy is assisting in search and rescue after responding to the distress call.

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