87 dead as US sinks Iranian warship in 'dangerous example of military overreach': expert

A US submarine has struck an Iranian frigate, leaving 87 of its sailors dead, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has confirmed.

The Department of Defense head did not reveal the name of the ship that had been sunk in the Indian Ocean, but did confirm a successful strike had been carried out.

Though Hegseth did not name the ship, it is believed to have been the Iris Dena, which sent out a distress call on Wednesday.

Hegseth went on to claim the ship "thought it was safe in international...