Iran's IRGC Claims Seizure of US Underwater Drone in Strait of Hormuz

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Published: 2026-09-27T16:19:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: Newsonair
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Naval Forces announced the capture of a US Remus 600 unmanned underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz on September 27, 2026. The IRGC alleges the drone was engaged in espionage, asserting the Strait remains closed to unauthorized transit. This incident escalates tensions in a critical maritime chokepoint, potentially impacting international shipping and regional stability.

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