In the news: U.S. action near Sri Lanka. Anil Jasinghe—Sri Lanka’s health secretary and former envt secretary—commenting on public safety amid regional tensions.
A U.S. submarine has sunk the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka amid ongoing U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. The incident resulted in 87 confirmed deaths, with rescue efforts ongoing. The attack marks the first time since WWII that a U.S. submarine has sunk an enemy warship by torpedo.