Iran claims capture of U.S. underwater drone, Pentagon calls it defective

Iran claims capture of U.S. underwater drone, Pentagon calls it defective

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy said it seized a U. S. Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle near the Strait of Hormuz, and the Pentagon called the drone a malfunctioning older model. Earlier, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the capture of an American-made Anduril Dive-LD underwater drone, noting its visual similarity to U. S.

Navy systems. The U. S. military described the captured submersible as an older, defective model that did not contain sensitive equipment.

Actors

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Anduril Industries U.S. Navy

Locations

Strait of Hormuz
Verdict: Partially confirmed Confidence: 64% Claims: 1
At a glance

The claim that on September 8, 2026, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the seizure of an American-made Anduril Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz was partially confirmed, indicating the main event occurred but some details remain unverified or incomplete.

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Articles

September 09, 2026
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Iranian forces say they captured a U.S. unmanned underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian forces say they captured a U.S. unmanned underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera • 09 Sep 11:10

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims to have seized a U.S. Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle, while the Pentagon acknowledges the loss but says the drone was defective and not carrying sensitive data.

Credibility 55% Manip. 45% Center
September 08, 2026
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Iranian Guards claim capture of U.S. unmanned submarine in Hormuz
Iranian Guards claim capture of U.S. unmanned submarine in Hormuz

Reuters • 08 Sep 22:33

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy said it seized a U.S. Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle near the Strait of Hormuz, while the Pentagon called the drone a malfunctioning older model.

Credibility 73% Manip. 27% Center
Iran says it captured a U.S. underwater drone that U.S. officials called defective
Iran says it captured a U.S. underwater drone that U.S. officials called defective

The Guardian • 08 Sep 20:35

Iran announced the seizure of a U.S. unmanned submersible in the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. military described the device as a malfunctioning, older model that did not carry sensitive equipment.

Credibility 72% Manip. 32% Center
U.S. says seized Iranian drone in Hormuz was defective and non-critical
U.S. says seized Iranian drone in Hormuz was defective and non-critical

CNBC • 08 Sep 19:14

The U.S. military described an unmanned submersible captured by Iran's Revolutionary Guard as an older, defective model that did not contain sensitive equipment.

Credibility 72% Manip. 8% Center
Iran Says It Captured U.S.-Made Anduril Dive-LD Underwater Drone in Hormuz Strait
Iran Says It Captured U.S.-Made Anduril Dive-LD Underwater Drone in Hormuz Strait

navalnews.com • 08 Sep 16:34

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the seizure of an American-made Anduril Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz, noting visual similarities to the U.S. Navy's system.

Credibility 55% Manip. 10% Center