The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy stated it captured an "advanced" unmanned submarine from the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the statement issued by the elite Iranian military body, the operation resulted in the capture of one of the most modern and intelligent unmanned submarines of the American military.
The underwater drone was captured in a "complex intelligence operation" at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important maritime routes for oil transportation. The Iranian statement described American military forces as a "terrorist army," in a hostile tone typical of Iran's statements against the United States.
The Strait of Hormuz is an area of frequent tension between Iran and the United States. Iran has captured American drones in the past and the United States has closely monitored Iranian military activities in the region. This incident comes at a time of heightened tension between the two countries.
