US Sinks Iranian Warship in Israel-Iran Conflict

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Indian sea warriors in October, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean. However, less than five months later, an Iranian warship returning from naval drills hosted by India was torpedoed by a US submarine. The Indian Navy took over a day to respond to the attack, which US officials saw as a sign of readiness to expand war against Iran. Iran condemned the attack on its “guest” ship, the IRIS Dena, and criticized the US for sinking it in international waters. The incident has raised questions about India’s role as a security provider in the Indian Ocean and highlighted the limits of its power and influence in the region. The US attack on the IRIS Dena has brought the war to India’s doorstep, causing concern among Indian naval experts about the shrinking liberty in the Indian Ocean. India’s delayed response to the attack has put it in a difficult position, caught between its ties with Iran and its strategic relations with the US.

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