Iran Claims Capture of Second US Underwater Drone in Hormuz

• •Iran claims to have captured a second US Remus 600 underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
• •The US military confirmed the loss of a drone but disputed Iran's characterization of the incident.
• •The IRGC stated it will continue to take action against unauthorized maritime traffic in the Strait.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the capture of a second US Remus 600 unmanned underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz, alleging it was conducting espionage. The IRGC described the operation as a 'coordinated and complex operation' involving intelligence and electronic warfare. The US military confirmed the loss of an underwater drone but disputed Iran's claims regarding the incident. Iranian officials stated that the captured drone is now in the hands of military specialists for data retrieval. This incident follows a previous capture of a different US underwater drone earlier in September. The IRGC reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to unauthorized traffic. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, with Iranian leaders asserting their resolve against perceived threats. The US has yet to publicly respond to the latest claims, maintaining that it has control over its operational assets.