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Hidden details in the video of a US submarine sinking an Iranian warship, according to a WWII expert
- A U.S. Navy fast-attack submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, a first since World War II.
- Experts say the footage resembles a 1945 tactic where acoustic torpedoes sank ships, implying WWII-era methods in modern warfare.
- The Department of Defense released a video and transcript; officials had no immediate comment on naming the submarine.
- Navy officials say the weapon used was a Mark 48 heavyweight torpedo with a 650-pound warhead and dual sonar capabilities.
- Video analysis points to a photonics mast camera rather than traditional periscopes, suggesting a Virginia-class submarine.
- The age and type of submarines involved remain under discussion, with Los Angeles-class subs typically using traditional periscopes unless retrofitted.
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a press conference addressing the incident and its video, with officials not naming the submarine.
- The incident marks a potential shift in submarine warfare and calls for further verification.
- Officials said the video was released by the Department of Defense and showed the submarine's position broadside at close range.
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