Iran Navy IRIS Sahand Sunk
Event Report
Navy
| Date | March 1, 2026 |
| Country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Force | Navy |
| Conflict | 2026 Iran Conflict |
| Location | Bandar Abbas, Iran |
| Ship Class | Moudge |
| Ship Name | IRIS Sahand |
| Hull Number | 74 |
| Event type | Sunk -1 |
Description
Assessed sunk at Bandar Abbas by U.S. strikes on 1 March 2026, based on satellite imagery analysis. Second Moudge-class frigate, commissioned in 2018. In July 2024, Sahand capsized during drydock repairs at Bandar Abbas, killing at least one sailor, but was salvaged and recommissioned in November 2025. Named after the original Alvand-class IRIS Sahand, sunk by the U.S. Navy during Operation Praying Mantis in 1988.
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