Iran says captured US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz
- Posted on September 9, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Iran claims to have successfully recovered a malfunctioning American underwater drone operating in the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway. The Pentagon has acknowledged the incident but minimized its significance, characterizing the seized vessel as an older model autonomous underwater vehicle that experienced technical failure. This development highlights ongoing tensions in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, where military assets from multiple nations operate in close proximity amid geopolitical complexities.
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Iran says captured US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz
Pentagon plays down the seizure, saying it was an older unmanned vehicle that had malfunctioned.
