Day 409
March 4, 2026
5 documented events
- War Crime / Crime Against Humanity Foreign Policy & War
Sinking of IRIS Dena: USS Charlotte Torpedoes Iranian Frigate Off Sri Lanka
On March 4, 2026, the USS Charlotte (Los Angeles-class submarine) torpedoed the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean, approximately 19 nautical miles off Sri Lanka. The vessel was returning from India's International Fleet Review. Eighty-seven sailors were killed. US forces departed without attempting rescue, potentially violating the Second Geneva Convention's obligation to rescue the shipwrecked.
From: Sinking of IRIS Dena: USS Charlotte Torpedoes Iranian Frigate Off Sri Lanka
- War Crime / Crime Against Humanity Foreign Policy & War
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Global Energy and Food Security Catastrophe
The 2026 Iran war triggered the closure of the Strait of Hormuz — through which 20% of global seaborne oil passes — causing the largest energy supply disruption since the 1970s. Oil prices surged past $120/barrel, 10+ million barrels/day of production was lost, food imports to Gulf states were disrupted by 70%, and over 220,000 Indian nationals were evacuated. The IEA called it 'the greatest global energy and food security challenge in history.'
From: Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Global Energy and Food Security Catastrophe
- War Crime / Crime Against Humanity Foreign Policy & War
USS Charlotte torpedoes IRIS Dena frigate
The USS Charlotte torpedoed the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean, killing 87 sailors. The vessel was returning from India's International Fleet Review. Questions remain about whether US forces attempted rescue.
From: Trump Threats to Obliterate Iran's Civilian Power Infrastructure
- Critical Rights and Rule-of-Law Concern Corruption & Self-Dealing
House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Bondi
In a bipartisan 24-19 vote, with five Republicans joining Democrats, the House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena AG Bondi for testimony on the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files. The motion was introduced by Republican Rep. Nancy Mace.
From: Epstein Files: DOJ Withholds Evidence, UN Experts Warn of Crimes Against Humanity
- Serious Rights Violation Deportation & Immigration
Supreme Court rules on related asylum case
The Supreme Court issues a decision in Urias-Orellana v. Bondi addressing the standard of review for asylum persecution determinations, as part of the broader legal landscape surrounding asylum access.