Iran Navy IRIS Shahid Sayyad Shirazi Sunk
Event Report
Navy
| Date | March 4, 2026 |
| Country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Force | Navy |
| Conflict | 2026 Iran Conflict |
| Location | Near Bandar Abbas, Iran |
| Ship Class | Shahid Soleimani |
| Ship Name | IRIS Shahid Sayyad Shirazi |
| Hull Number | FS313-03 |
| Event type | Sunk -1 |
Description
Shahid Soleimani-class catamaran corvette struck on March 4, 2026, and reported burning at sea near Bandar Abbas. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated the vessel had been sunk. Commissioned in February 2024, the ship featured a composite catamaran hull designed for reduced radar signature, capable of 45 knots, and armed with Nawab and Sayad cruise missiles. The Shahid Sayyad Shirazi had recently participated in the "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz" exercise in February 2026.
Sources
Shahid Soleimani