Reports say Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized an American autonomous underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins told NewsNation the vehicle suffered a malfunction more than a day ago and was not carrying sensitive equipment or classified sonar. US activity in the area continues.
The Zioneer reports, based on unattributed reports, that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized an American autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins told NewsNation that the vehicle, an older model, suffered a malfunction more than 24 hours prior and was not collecting sensitive data or carrying classified equipment. Hawkins did not directly confirm a seizure, describing only a malfunctioned drone. US military operations in the area continue. The incident is reported by Israeli media channels.
4 developments
- StrongIranian channels claim IRGC downed US drone over Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingIRGC Says Its Air Defense Systems Intercepted MQ-9 Drone Over Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingIRGC claims it struck US military facility in Kuwait, attacked vessel near Hormuz
- StrongIRGC attacked vessel in Strait of Hormuz overnight, Channel 14 reports
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