# IRIS Dena

Type: vessel

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-05**: Engagement — U.S. forces engage and sink the IRIS Dena following a maritime confrontation.
- **2023-05-20**: Global Mission — Dena completes an 8-month global circumnavigation, traveling over 75,000 km.
- **2021-06-13**: Commissioning — IRIS Dena joins the Iranian Navy southern fleet in Bandar Abbas.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### US Forces Sink IRIS Dena: A Strategic Blow to Iran's Naval Modernization
2026-03-05 03:33:46 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

The United States military has reportedly sunk the IRIS Dena, a flagship of Iran’s domestically produced Mowj-class frigates, in a major maritime engagement. This loss represents the most significant blow to the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) in decades, signaling a sharp escalation in regional tensions.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/us-sinks-iranian-warship-iris-dena-analysis

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