Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they seized an American underwater drone using electronic warfare as tensions escalate in the Gulf.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed on Sunday to have captured an American submarine drone in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, describing the operation as a coordinated effort involving intelligence oversight and electronic warfare. The Guards said their naval forces successfully seized the advanced unmanned underwater vehicle in waters Tehran has blockaded amid the months-long Middle East war.
The claim remains unconfirmed by the United States. The capture announcement follows a period of heightened tension between Washington and Tehran, with Iran's army separately voicing readiness for a potential renewed US attack.
Iran stated it is awaiting a formal response from the United States following a rejection by former President Trump, according to reporting from Iran International. The dual developments mark a significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation between the two nations.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and Tehran's reported blockade of the waterway has exacerbated regional instability. The US has maintained a substantial military presence in the Gulf, and any further escalation risks pulling additional actors into the conflict.
Sources: 1. Channels TV: Iran Claims Capture Of US Submarine Drone In Strait Of Hormuz — https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/27/iran-claims-capture-of-us-submarine-drone-in-strait-of-hormuz/ (src1) 2.