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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: April 2, 2026

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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

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)

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).
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).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How 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.

Where did the submarine attack on the Iranian ship occur?

The submarine attack occurred off the coast of Sri Lanka.

How many people were wounded in the attack?

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

Which organizations confirmed the incident?

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

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

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

Details of the Submarine Attack Incident

Incident Overview

Sources and Authorities Involved

Key Takeaways

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