09.03.2026 01:30
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi acknowledged that they informed Israel of the exact location of the Iranian Navy frigate "IRIS Dena," which was attacked by the U.S. while off the coast of Sri Lanka and resulted in the burial of 104 people. Dwivedi stated, "As Israel's strategic partner, it was our duty to inform Israel of the ship's exact location," and he claimed that the attack was entirely orchestrated by Israel and the U.S., with no involvement from their side.
After participating as a 'guest of honor' in the Milan 2026 exercise held in India on March 4, a striking statement came from the New Delhi front regarding the Iranian Navy's frigate "IRIS Dena," which was attacked by the U.S. off the coast of Sri Lanka while returning to Iran, resulting in the deaths of 104 people.
"IT WAS OUR DUTY TO INFORM ISRAEL OF THE SHIP'S EXACT LOCATION" Indian Army Commander General Upendra Dwivedi admitted that they provided the exact location of the Iranian ship to Israel. Dwivedi stated that the Iranian ship was under protection while in Indian waters, but the situation changed the moment it entered international waters, saying, "As Israel's strategic partner, it was our duty to inform Israel of the ship's exact location as part of our new strategic agreement."
Upendra Dwivedi "WE HAD NO ROLE IN THE ATTACK" Describing the sinking of the ship as "sad," Dwivedi rejected claims that the attack occurred in Indian territorial waters. Emphasizing that the operation was entirely conducted by Israel and the U.S., Dwivedi stated, "We can provide intelligence to Israel, but we had no role in the attack. This is Iran's war, and India has nothing to do with it."
ALSO THANKED NETANYAHU Dwivedi emphasized that India's primary focus is Pakistan and noted that Israel would support them in this goal. Additionally, the Indian General expressed his gratitude to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for assistance regarding fuel imports from Russia.
WHAT HAPPENED? After participating as a 'guest of honor' in the Milan 2026 exercise held in India on March 4, the Iranian Navy's frigate "IRIS Dena," which was returning to Iran, was attacked in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sri Lanka. Following the incident that occurred in international waters, it was reported that a distress call was made from the ship and teams from the Sri Lankan Navy were dispatched to the area. It was conveyed that the injured personnel rescued from the sea were taken to hospitals in Sri Lanka for treatment. The Iranian army announced that the death toll from the attack, which had previously been reported as at least 80, had risen to 104, with 32 others injured.