US Sub Sinks Iranian Warship: Strike in Sri Lankan Waters

0:00This is Corey, keeping Sydney in the know. You're listening to Sydney News today. The U.S. military just released striking footage of one of its submarines torpedoing an Iranian warship in international waters off Sri Lanka's coast. The target was the Iris Dina, which Pentagon officials describe as Iran's top vessel. The video captures the ship intact one moment, then a massive explosion tearing it apart. This strike ramps up the U.S. and Israel's campaign against Iran's navy, now six days into open conflict. President Trump has made dismantling their fleet a key goal, especially to safeguard vital oil shipping through the strait of Hormuz, which Iran has threatened to block. Sri Lankan rescuers pulled 32 sailors from the water and recovered 87 bodies after the ship's distress call on Wednesday. Out of roughly 180 aboard, about 60 are still missing. Navy teams found only oil slicks and life rafts at the site. U.S. defense secretary Pete Hegseth called it a huge setback for Iran, noting the sub's

1:02precision in neutral waters. Iran's leaders have stayed silent so far, while the Pentagon says strikes have taken out 20 of their vessels since last Saturday. Meanwhile, satellite photos show more damage at Iranian bases. Though Iran's navy has over 100 ships, it pales against the U.S. fleet, including two carriers in the region. Officials claim it's the first U.S. sub-syncing since World War II, but historians point to other cases. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. A pillow that plays your podcast, music, or white noise privately. No earbuds required. ISOLI-SOLIPILO.COM