Iran says it seized US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC said the drone was used for espionage and was turned over to specialists for data recovery, the second such claim in recent days.
- On Sunday, the Revolutionary Guards seized an American Remus 600 autonomous submarine drone in the Strait of Hormuz, alleging the vessel was conducting espionage operations.
- President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal on Saturday to reopen the strait and pause hostilities, framing Tehran's offer as a sign of weakness rather than genuine negotiation.
- The IRGC stated they captured the drone through electronic warfare, declaring the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to "dangerous movements" and unauthorized traffic in the waterway.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran remains open to diplomatic talks but will not accept "bullying or coercion" from the United States in any settlement.
- Traffic through the Strait—which facilitates around 20% of global oil and 25% of LNG—remains severely restricted amid the blockade and stalled diplomatic channels.
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The Iranian IRGC announced the interception of the American submarine REMUS 600 in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM denied the loss of the drone and said it controls all of its operational systems.
IRGC claims it captured 2nd US unmanned sub in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran: The navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Sunday, September 27, that its forces have captured another “advanced smart” unmanned submarine belonging to the US Army in the Strait of Hormuz. Announcing in a statement on the IRGC’s official news outlet, Sepah News, the navy said the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics …
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are also escalating below the surface. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have captured another American autonomous underwater vehicle during a reconnaissance mission, identifying it as the REMUS 600. According to the Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, the vehicle was intercepted after a coordinated intelligence and electronic warfare operation. Iran says the REMUS 600 has been handed over to militar…
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