Iranian army says at least 104 killed in US attack on Iranian warship last week - Reuters

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March 8, 2026
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Iran claims a U.S. attack on its warship killed 104 personnel; U.S. has not commented.

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The Iranian army claims at least 104 personnel were killed in a U.S. attack on an Iranian warship last week. This assertion, reported by Reuters, marks the first official casualty count from the alleged incident. The U.S. government has not confirmed or commented on an attack of this nature. This development escalates tensions between the two nations, potentially impacting regional stability.

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