India admits sharing Iranian ship location with Israel, vessel sunk with 104 aboard

2026-03-09 - 09:02

A shocking revelation has emerged regarding the sinking of Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena, with India admitting it shared the vessel's location with Israel, leading to its destruction by US forces. The incident, which claimed at least 104 Iranian sailors' lives, has sparked outrage as details emerge about the ship's status and the timing of the attack during Ramadan's iftar hour. Honor guest becomes target Iran had been officially invited as "honor guest" to India's prestigious MILAN 2026 naval exercise, sending the IRIS Dena with its most capable personnel as a diplomatic gesture. However, when US and Israeli air operations against Iran began, the frigate found itself thousands of kilometers from home waters and vulnerable. As it began its return journey, Indian authorities allegedly shared all coordinates and route information with the US Navy to strengthen ties with Washington. General's confession Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, General Upendra Dwivedi confirmed India's role: "The sinking of the Iranian navy ship is certainly unfortunate, but this incident took place in international waters. The Iranian ship was under protection as long as it remained in Indian waters; but when they crossed into international waters, as strategic allies of Israel, it was our duty under our new strategic agreement to report their exact location to Israel." White flag violation Critics categorize the incident as a war crime due to the vessel's status at the time of attack. According to international maritime law, ships far from conflict zones with no aggressive intent fly the "White Flag" as a symbol of safe passage. Reports indicate the IRIS Dena had raised this flag representing peaceful transit. Despite the Geneva Conventions explicitly prohibiting firing on a vessel declaring itself hors de combat, a US nuclear attack submarine disregarded this rule, lying in wait off Sri Lanka. Targeted during iftar The timing of the attack compounded the tragedy. With the crew observing Ramadan, they had gathered in the mess hall to break their fast when the strike occurred. At the moment of minimal defense readiness and maximum personnel vulnerability, heavy torpedoes from the American submarine caused irreparable damage to the ship's hull. While official figures initially showed lower casualties, current reports indicate that of the 130 crew members, only 104 bodies have been recovered so far, with hopes fading for those lost to ocean depths or currents. The attack on a white-flagged vessel during worship hours has sparked widespread outrage across the Islamic world.