The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said it seized one of the most advanced autonomous submarines belonging to the US military at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC described the vessel as equipped with cutting-edge submarine technology and stated it was scheduled to be delivered to the US Navy in 2025. No US comment has been issued, and the claim has not been independently verified. The IRGC said images of the submarine would be released in the coming hours.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced Tuesday afternoon that its forces had seized an advanced US autonomous submarine at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC described the submarine as one of the most advanced of its kind, equipped with cutting-edge technology, and said it was intended for the US Navy in 2025. The claim, which has not been independently verified, was accompanied by a promise to release images in the coming hours. A US response has not yet been reported.
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