Iranian Navy intercepts US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz
Quick Look
- The Iranian Navy announced the capture of a US Remus 600 autonomous underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The military claims the drone was conducting espionage and is now being analyzed by specialists for data extraction.
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Why It Matters
The Iranian military claims this is the second US drone of this type captured by their forces.
The Remus 600-class underwater vehicle has been taken as a trophy and is now in the hands of specialists for data extraction
TEHRAN, September 27. /TASS/. The Iranian Navy has intercepted a US Remus 600 autonomous underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz, which is the second such US drone to be captured by the Iranian military, the army stated.
"During a complex operation involving electronic warfare and intelligence data, Iranian Navy servicemen were able to intercept a state-of-the-art US military drone conducting espionage activities in the Strait of Hormuz. The Remus 600-class underwater vehicle has been taken as a trophy and is now in the hands of specialists for data extraction," the statement said.
Open Questions
- What specific data was contained on the drone?
- How will the US government respond to the seizure?
