Iran’s Most Advanced Warship Sahand Mysteriously Sinks In Home Port

An Iranian Navy frigate, IRIS Sahand, has mysteriously capsized and sunk in its home port of Bandar Abbas. This modern warship, just 12 years old, was one of Iran's most advanced surface combatants. Initial reports suggest the sinking may have been due to a technical failure during repairs, but speculation includes poor maintenance, an accident, or even sabotage. This incident adds to a series of mishaps plaguing the Iranian Navy, including other ship sinkings and accidents in recent years. The frigate had been upgraded with advanced radar and missile systems, raising questions about its operational capabilities and vulnerabilities.

The Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Sahand (74) capsized and sank at its home port of Bandar Abbas. The ship is 12 years old and is one of the Iranian Navy's most sophisticated surface combatants.

As reported by Bloomberg, according to official media the Sahand joined Iran's Navy fleet in 2018 and is armed with cruise missiles and stealth technology to...

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