Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday it had captured a U.S. uncrewed submarine at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, offering a rare glimpse into how underwater drones are being used in military operations.
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The captured vessel is reportedly a Dive-LD, a large autonomous underwater vehicle built by Anduril, capable of various missions including mine countermeasures and intelligence gathering.
- Iran claims to have captured a US submarine drone.
- The capture occurred at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.
- The incident may escalate tensions between the US and Iran.
Who's reporting it
All 7 sources- DMDaily Maverick (ZA)Left
Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz
- BLBusiness Line - Home (IN)Center
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran aviation industry
- BBBH Berita Harian (MY)Center
Konflik Asia barat: Houthi serang bandar Arab Saudi, AS serang kapal Iran
- Al JazeeraAJ
Al JazeeraCenterUS increases pressure on Iran with sanctions targeting aviation sector
- M(Mirror (GB)Left
Iran claims dramatic capture of US submarine near the Strait of Hormuz
- CNBCCNBCCenter
Iran says it plans to announce a new 'exclusion zone' near the Strait of Hormuz
Why it matters
- Potential escalation of US-Iran tensions
Timeline
Sep 8
CNBC: Iran says it plans to announce a new 'exclusion zone' near the Strait of Hormuz
Sep 8
Mirror (GB): The Islamic Revolutionary Guard says it has captured a 'modern and smart' unmanned submarine at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz
Sep 8
Mirror (GB): The Islamic Revolutionary Guard said it had captured a 'modern and smart' unmanned submarine at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz
Sep 8
Al Jazeera: US increases pressure on Iran with sanctions targeting aviation sector
Sep 9
BH Berita Harian (MY): Konflik Asia barat: Houthi serang bandar Arab Saudi, AS serang kapal Iran
Sep 9
Business Line - Home (IN): The US has sanctioned 36 entities linked to Iran’s aviation sector, targeting airlines and cargo providers as Washington steps up pressure o
22h ago
Daily Maverick (ZA): WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday it had captured a U.S. uncrewed submarine at the entrance to the
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