Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Herath confirmed on the 4th that the Sri Lankan navy has recovered 87 bodies near the Iranian warship attacked by US forces.
Sri Lanka Navy spokesperson Sampath said earlier on the 4th that the country's navy is conducting rescue operations for the vessels involved in the southern waters of Sri Lanka. So far, 32 people have been rescued.
At a press conference, he noted that after receiving a distress signal from the Iranian naval vessel in the southern waters of Sri Lanka that morning, the navy immediately notified the air force and dispatched ships equipped with necessary gear to the area for rescue operations.
He stated that the 32 rescued individuals have been sent to a hospital in southern Sri Lanka for treatment. The Sri Lankan navy, air force, and coast guard are continuing search and rescue operations in the area where the incident occurred.
In addition, Sampath pointed out that relevant documents indicate the involved warship was carrying 180 personnel, but the actual number still needs to be verified. It's currently impossible to judge the survival chances of the remaining personnel, and every effort will be made to continue the search.
The attacked Iranian navy vessel is said to be the "Dena"-class frigate.
US Admits Sinking Iranian Warship
US Secretary of War Hegseth said at a press conference on the 4th that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean on the 3rd.
Hegseth and US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Kane stated at a Pentagon press conference that on the 3rd, the United States sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean using a submarine-launched torpedo. This is the first time since World War II that a US submarine has fired a torpedo at an enemy warship.
He also noted that the United States and Israel will achieve "full control" over Iranian airspace within a week, and US attacks on Iran are "accelerating," with more bombers and fighter jets arriving in the war zone on the 4th.
He acknowledged that air superiority does not mean Iran will cease launching missiles.