The command identified the sinking vessel as “an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette.”
Mr Ahmadinejad was the president of the Islamic Republic between 2005 and 2013 and never hid his disdain for Israel.
The command also noted that the situation is fluid and will withhold additional information, including the identity of the soldiers who were killed in action.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society said the strikes hit at least 24 of Iran’s 31 provinces, with 201 deaths and 747 injuries reported so far.
The government issued the security advice following military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran.
Thousands of travellers have been stuck in the UAE since Saturday after Iran targeted several parts of the country.
The airline announced the suspension of its scheduled services between Entebbe International Airport and Dubai International Airport.
Mr Putin said Mr Khamenei will be remembered in Russia as an outstanding statesman.
Etihad Airways advised passengers booked to travel before or on March 5 to rebook on an alternate flight or request a refund.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was listed among the top government officials killed in the attack.
