Did Iran capture a U.S. underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz in September 2026?

Yes. On September 8, 2026, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had captured a U.S. uncrewed submarine at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media identified the vessel as an Anduril Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle.

A Pentagon spokesperson said an underwater drone had “malfunctioned more than a day ago” while surveying regional waters and described it as an older model that did not collect sensitive data or carry classified sonar or radar equipment. Anduril called Dive-LD an attritable system designed for environments where losing a vehicle is an expected risk.

Source: Reuters — Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz

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