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Iran claims capture of US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz

September 9, 2026

Summary

Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced they captured a US uncrewed submarine in the Strait of Hormuz, while the Pentagon stated the submersible had malfunctioned more than a day prior.

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  • Iran says captured US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz
  • Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz

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