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The Sinking of IRIS Dena: A Rare Naval Combat Event and a Warning for the Indian Ocean

In a major escalation of the ongoing Middle East conflict, a United States Navy submarine reportedly engaged and sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean earlier today. The incident, occurring in international waters approximately 200 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka, marks the first time a major Iranian surface combatant has been […]

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The Middle East War and the Emerging Indian Ocean Crisis

Coverage Period: 28 February – 4 March 2026 1. Objective This briefing provides a strategic assessment of the transition from a localized Middle Eastern military confrontation to a systemic Indian Ocean maritime crisis. Following the unprecedented U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran beginning February 28, 2026, the conflict has rapidly transcended terrestrial borders, threatening the vital energy

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