The Most Chilling Detail in the U.S. Attack on an Iranian Naval Ship

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Last edited Fri Mar 6, 2026, 01:09 PM - Edit history (1)

Maybe; maybe not. See reply #5.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/117817357#post5

I have read elsewhere that the US pulled out of the event just as it was to start. In either case, we knew of the conditions.

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Jake Williams
‪@malwarejake.bsky.social‬

That Iranian Navy ship we torpedoed had no ammunition on board because that was a requirement to participate in the MILAN 2026 exercise (organized by the Indian Navy).

The US Navy knew this because IT ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE EXERCISE. What a national embarrassment.
https://newrepublic.com/post/207429/us-attack-iran-naval-ship

The Most Chilling Detail in the U.S. Attack on an Iranian Naval Ship
The Iranian warship was taking part in an international exercise with many other countries—including the United States.
newrepublic.com
11:40 AM · Mar 6, 2026

That Iranian Navy ship we torpedoed had no ammunition on board because that was a requirement to participate in the MILAN 2026 exercise (organized by the Indian Navy).

The US Navy knew this because IT ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE EXERCISE. What a national embarrassment.
newrepublic.com/post/207429/...

— Jake Williams (@malwarejake.bsky.social) 2026-03-06T16:40:47.069Z

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Ryan Enos
‪@ryanenos.bsky.social‬

This is a chilling crime. A shame on our country. The Iranian ship was unarmed. The US knew this. The sailors were murdered by our navy, and the survivors were left to die at sea.
https://newrepublic.com/post/207429/us-attack-iran-naval-ship

The Most Chilling Detail in the U.S. Attack on an Iranian Naval Ship
The Iranian warship was taking part in an international exercise with many other countries—including the United States.
newrepublic.com
7:29 AM · Mar 6, 2026

This is a chilling crime. A shame on our country. The Iranian ship was unarmed. The US knew this. The sailors were murdered by our navy, and the survivors were left to die at sea.
newrepublic.com/post/207429/...

— Ryan Enos (@ryanenos.bsky.social) 2026-03-06T12:29:26.613Z

[UpInArms]

1. that is just evil

our country is being destroyed by monsters

[FakeNoose]

2. Now our US soldiers, sailors and marines are targets wherever they go, thanks to Chump

[OMGWTF]

4. DJT DGAF about anyone, but he will do ANYTHING to distract from the Epstein Files.

[lastlib]

3. Sounds like a war crime to me....

This is on The Felon/Traitor and his criminal sidekick Kegbreath.

[Abnredleg]

5. The exercise included live firing

So no, it wasn’t unarmed. It is not ordinary practice for naval vessels of any nation to unload unless they are going into dry dock for maintenance.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

6. So what gives? If the claim is wrong, I'll delete this.

Thanks. And good afternoon.

[Abnredleg]

8. Here's a video of live firing from the exercise

Although no shots of the Iranian vessel as far as I can tell. This tells us there doesn’t seem to be a ban on ships carrying munitions.

Just as a practical matter, unloading weapons from a naval ship is a major undertaking which presents its own set of problems. Naval ships have been making port visits fully armed since time immemorial so until we hear official confirmation from the Indian Navy that participants in the exercise were indeed unarmed, any claims to the contrary need to be taken with a grain of salt.

I’ll freely admit I may be wrong, but I have been following military matters for decades and I have never heard of a naval vessel unloading for an exercise.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

9. Granted, it seems as if it would be a lot of work. Thanks again. NT

[GiqueCee]

13. They could be firing blanks...

... the munitions for big guns on warships are separated into projectiles and propellants, or powder bags. They could have been just touching off the propellants so the gunnery teams actually have something to load. Such exercises are intended to polish the skills of the gunnery teams, as well as navigation and bridge staff.
Just a thought.

[sarisataka]

14. I think you may not fully understand

the meaning of "Live fire" exercise.

It means firing live ammunition- not just making noise.

[BidenRocks]

15. Maybe just the nukes.

Japan was sensitive about that.

[GCG]

10. It appears that it was unarmed or not carrying ammunition

Unless the Indian Government is lying?


Event: MILAN 2026, held in Visakhapatnam, India, from February 15–25, 2026.

Scale: The exercise included 74 countries and 18 foreign warships, aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation.

Status: The IRIS Dena attended as a "guest" of the Indian Navy and participated in ceremonial events, including an International Fleet Review where crew members paraded before the Indian President.

Constraints: Per the exercise protocol, participating ships were reportedly unarmed or prohibited from carrying ammunition during the drills.

[Blue Owl]

7. The pedophile has a thing for bombing ships

[Wonder Why]

11. Unrestricted submarine warfare. Remember that phrase?

It was the Nazis that started that then and now.

[Botany]

12. Murder

End of story.

[maxsolomon]

16. I don't care if it was armed or unarmed.

It was in Sri Lanka, 2000 miles from the Red Sea. It was not a threat to any American or Israeli forces and didn't have to be torpedoed.

[pat_k]

17. Why is every horrible thing they do 100 times more evil as the truth gets out?

And epic atrocity.

I feel ill

[C Moon]

18. President Biden warned them.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

19. Here's another outfit making the same claim, but that doesn't mean that it's correct.

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Midwinter Warhammer Chick
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So apparently the Iranian frigate was unarmed per requirements of the Milan 2026 naval exercises, and we knew the ship was unarmed and defenseless.

I really cannot understand the decision to fire on her accept as performative sadism.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iranian-warship-hit-us-torpedo-defenceless-say-indian-authorities

Iranian warship hit by US torpedo did not carry ammunition, say Indian sources
The ship was reported to be taking part in naval exercises hosted by New Delhi and was 'defenceless'
www.middleeasteye.net
9:16 AM · Mar 5, 2026

So apparently the Iranian frigate was unarmed per requirements of the Milan 2026 naval exercises, and we knew the ship was unarmed and defenseless.

I really cannot understand the decision to fire on her accept as performative sadism.

www.middleeasteye.net/news/iranian...

— Midwinter Warhammer Chick (@celticdragon1.bsky.social) 2026-03-05T14:16:28.815Z