U.S. Says Iran Seized Defective Unmanned Drone, Disputes Claims of Advanced Tech
The U.S. military stated that an unmanned submersible reportedly seized by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz was defective and did not contain sensitive or classified technology. The drone malfunctioned over a day before being captured and had been surveying regional waters as part of ongoing operations, according to Navy Captain Tim Hawkins. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it captured an advanced U.S. unmanned submarine at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, calling it one of America’s most modern military assets. Iranian media identified the drone as a Dive-LD model developed by Anduril and valued at $2.5 million each according to prior reports. The incident follows recent escalations in tensions between U.S. and Iran forces in the Persian Gulf, including attacks on oil carriers and ballistic missile strikes.
Topics: Strait of Hormuz U.S.-Iran tensions unmanned submersible