Iran's IRGC claims seizure of advanced US submarine drone near Strait of Hormuz

Published Sep 8, 05:04 PM UTC

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it has seized an advanced, unmanned U.S. submarine drone at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The statement, reported by the news outlet Unusual Whales, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States in the strategically vital waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and such incidents heighten concerns about maritime security in the region. The IRGC did not provide further details on the timing of the seizure or the specific type of drone captured. This action follows a pattern of confrontations between Iranian forces and U.S. naval assets in the Persian Gulf, including previous seizures of unmanned surface vessels. The U.S. Navy has not yet officially commented on the claim. The incident underscores the volatile security environment in the Middle East and the potential for miscalculation between the two adversaries.