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Iran claims capture of US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz

Tehran states it seized the device near the strait, while Washington insists it was a malfunctioning unit.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 8 Sept 2026 · updated 6h ago

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  1. Iran says captured US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz South China Morning Post
  2. Iran says it captured an 'advanced' American underwater drone. The US says it was older, malfunctioning, and ‘dead in the water.’ All Content from Business Insider

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  • Iran
  • US
  • Strait of Hormuz
  • Anduril
  • US Central Command

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