Originally Posted by
Ninthace
What was the frigate a threat to? It was in international waters a long way from the combat zone. If the allegations are true, the US were in a position to know as it is claimed they were invited to the same exercise. While it is not normal practice for a boat to surface after an attack, this is because of the threat. In this case, what was the threat to the submarine? Were there any hostile vessels or ac remotely close?
As to sources,
https://www.thestatesman.com/india/e...503566523.html
https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/...ranian-warship
The ship was about a days sailing away from being within its weapons engagement range of DG. Find another path to US bashing, this one isn't going to yield you any points other from those without military experience.