Iran's IRGC Navy asserts military control in the Indian Ocean, while a vessel named Dena was attacked off the coast of Sri Lanka.
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Updated Jul 22
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What happened
Iran's IRGC Navy asserts military control in the Indian Ocean, while a vessel named Dena was attacked off the coast of Sri Lanka.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Naval conflict occurred between US forces and Iranian warship Dena.1 source
- Sri Lankan authorities managed a rescue operation in the Indian Ocean zone.Sub-event
IRGC Navy asserts control in the Indian Ocean; Dena was attacked near Sri Lanka.1 source
India allowed an Iranian warship to dock while the ICRC was contacted after the DeNA torpedoing.1 source
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The entities involved
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran
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Indian Ocean
ocean bounded by Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica
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Sri Lanka
island country in South Asia
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