Iran Claims Capture of Advanced US Underwater Drone in Strait of Hormuz
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has announced the capture of an advanced unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) belonging to the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. The drone, identified as the Dive-LD made by Anduril Industries, was seized in a complex intelligence and operational maneuver. The IRGC claims the drone was delivered to the US Navy in 2025 and is equipped with the latest technology for underwater operations, including seabed mapping, surveillance, mine detection, and infrastructure inspection. Images of the captured drone are expected to be released soon.
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