Scandalous statement from Trump: 'The generals sank the ship for fun'
US President Trump made scandalous remarks regarding the sinking of the Iranian Navy ship IRIS Dena off the coast of Sri Lanka on March 4. Trump stated that the ship was hit "for fun."
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On March 4, 2026, the Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena was struck by a torpedo and sunk off the coast of Sri Lanka. In the attack, 104 crew members on board lost their lives, while 32 personnel were rescued with injuries. The Iranian military announced that there were 136 crew members on the ship and that 104 soldiers had died.
The Sri Lankan Navy shared details of the incident, stating that they had responded to a distress call. The US Department of Defense confirmed the attack and announced that another ship near the attack zone had been detained following the sinking of the vessel.
SHIP STRUCK IN VIOLATION OF THE LAWS OF WAR
It was learned that the sunken ship had participated as a "guest of honor" in an exercise held in India and was on its return journey. According to information from India, it is claimed that notification was provided to the US and Israel after the ship was in international waters. It is emphasized that this attack, carried out in international waters, is in violation of the laws of war.
SHOCKING WORDS FROM TRUMP
US President Donald Trump made surprising statements regarding the ship attack. Speaking at a rally in Kentucky, Trump shared his conversations with high-level officials about the sunken ship. Trump stated, "I asked them, 'Why did we kill these people? Why didn't we capture them and use them in our navy?'"
Trump recounted that his generals told him these individuals were not suitable for service in the US Navy, and quoted one general's response as follows: "Sir, this is more fun."