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Iranian Forces Intercept US Underwater Drone; IRGC Captures Second Submersible in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian forces intercepted a US underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) captured a second unmanned submersible. The incident marks a significant escalation in maritime tensions between Iran and the United States.

On September 27, 2026, Iranian forces intercepted a modern US underwater drone during an operation in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the German news outlet Blick, the drone is to be disassembled and used for Iran's own purposes. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed the capture of a second US unmanned submersible in the same region, as reported by Xinhua. Tehran says the drones were part of a US military operation, while Washington has not yet commented on the specifics of the incident.

Where Sources Diverge

Blick reports the drone is to be disassembled and used for Iran's own purposes, while Xinhua only mentions the capture of a second unmanned submersible without additional details.

blick

Iranian forces were able to intercept a modern US underwater drone during an operation in the Strait of Hormuz. Now, it is supposed to be disassembled and used for their own purposes.

xinhua

Iran's IRGC says captured 2nd U.S. unmanned submersible in Hormuz Strait.

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StateXinhuaSep 27, 03:22 PM
Iran's IRGC says captured 2nd U.S. unmanned submersible in Hormuz Strait - Xinhua

Iran's IRGC says captured 2nd U.S. unmanned submersible in Hormuz Strait  Xinhua

IndependentBlickSep 27, 03:16 PM
Type 'Remus 600': Iran intercepts US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian forces were able to intercept a modern US underwater drone during an operation in the Strait of Hormuz. Now, it is supposed to be disassembled and used for their own purposes.