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    At least 101 people missing after submarine attack on iranian ship off sri lanka, sources say

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    Posted on March 4, 2026

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    Last updated: March 4, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    A reported submarine attack on the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka’s southern coast has left at least 101 crew members missing and 78 wounded. Sri Lankan forces rescued about 30–35 people and continue search and rescue efforts.

    Over 100 Missing After Submarine Attack on Iranian Ship off Sri Lanka Coast

    Details of the Submarine Attack Incident

    Incident Overview

    COLOMBO, March 4 (Reuters) - At least 101 people were missing and 78 wounded after a submarine attack on an Iranian ship off Sri Lanka's coast, sources in Sri Lanka's navy and defence ministry told Reuters on Wednesday.

    Sources and Authorities Involved

    (Reporting by Uditha Jayasinghe, writing by Shilpa Jamkhandikar, Editing by Andrew Heavens)

    References

    • Report: At least 101 people missing after submarine attack on Iranian warship off Sri

    Table of Contents

    • Details of the Submarine Attack Incident
    • Incident Overview
    • Sources and Authorities Involved

    Key Takeaways

    • •The IRIS Dena, a Moudge‑class frigate of Iran’s navy, was attacked and sank near Galle on March 4, triggering a multi‑agency Sri Lankan rescue mission (ynetnews.com).
    • •Sri Lanka’s navy, air force and coast guard responded swiftly to distress signals, rescuing approximately 30–35 sailors and transporting the wounded to Karapitiya (Galle) hospital (ynetnews.com).

    Frequently Asked Questions about At least 101 people missing after submarine attack on Iranian ship off Sri Lanka, sources say

    1How many people are missing after the submarine attack on the Iranian ship?

    At least 101 people are reported missing after the submarine attack off the coast of Sri Lanka.

    2Where did the submarine attack on the Iranian ship occur?

    The submarine attack occurred off the coast of Sri Lanka.

    3How many people were wounded in the attack?
    •
    The circumstances of the attack remain unclear, with sources citing a submarine strike, but no responsible party has been confirmed; Sri Lanka has pledged action under international maritime obligations (ynetnews.com).

    According to sources, 78 people were wounded in the submarine attack.

    4Which organizations confirmed the incident?

    Sri Lanka's navy and defence ministry provided confirmation of the incident.

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