Iran Claims Seizure of U.S. Underwater Drone in Hormuz Strait
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy claimed to have seized a U.S. underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz on the morning of September 8, describing it as a highly advanced autonomous vehicle developed by Anduril Industries and deployed by the U.S. Navy in 2025. The drone, identified as the Dive-LD model, is capable of operating at depths up to 6,000 meters for up to 10 days.
Consensus
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claimed to have seized a U.S. unmanned underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The operation took place on the morning of September 8.
- The captured drone is identified as the Dive-LD model developed by Anduril Industries.
- The Dive-LD was introduced into the U.S. Navy's fleet in 2025.
- The drone is capable of operating autonomously for up to 10 days and at depths of up to 6,000 meters.
- The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran released photographs and video footage of the captured drone.
- The drone is described as one of the most advanced underwater intelligence platforms in the world.
Points of divergence
- The IRGC stated the drone was handed over to 'American terrorist military' in 2025, and the operation was completed 'by special grace of Almighty God'. — fontanka
- The cost of one Dive-LD drone is estimated at approximately $2.5 million, and Anduril produces up to 200 units per year in Rhode Island. — tg_theinsider
- The IRGC's statement was relayed by the Tasnim news agency. — kommersant
- The IRGC described the drone as belonging to the 'American terrorist army' and stated that images would be published within hours. — interfax
Coverage (5 sources)
- Khomeini's Revolutionary Guard Corps claims capture of advanced American underwater drone. Here is the proof — Фонтанка
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims capture of advanced American underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz — The Insider
- KSPR claims capture of US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz — Коммерсантъ
- КСИР reported on captured US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz — Вести
- IRGC announced capture of US unmanned underwater vehicle in Strait of Hormuz — Интерфакс