India, March 6 -- The Opposition Congress on Thursday expressed concern over the incident of Iranian frigate IRIS Dena being targeted by US strikes in the international waters off Sri Lanka. At least 87 people were killed after US torpedo sunk the ship. The party said that the incident has 'worryingly expanded the conflict to our immediate vicinity, risking further escalation on our doorstep.'

The Congress said that the sailors of the frigate were 'honoured guests of India' as they had participated in the International Fleet Review and MILAN 2026 in India until February 25, 2026."In accordance with established exercise protocols, it was likely defenceless at the time of the attack. Furthermore, as per Articles 95 and 96 of the United Nat...