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.

Acteurs

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

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Strait of Hormuz
Verdict global: Partiellement confirmé Confiance: 64% Affirmations: 1
Résumé

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

9 septembre 2026
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Did Iran capture a US submarine? What we know about the underwater drone
Did Iran capture a US submarine? What we know about the underwater drone

Al Jazeera • 09 sept. 11h10

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.

Crédibilité 55% Manip. 45% Centre
8 septembre 2026
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Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz

Reuters • 08 sept. 22h33

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.

Crédibilité 73% Manip. 27% Centre
Iran claims to have seized American drone US says had ‘malfunctioned’
Iran claims to have seized American drone US says had ‘malfunctioned’

The Guardian • 08 sept. 20h35

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.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 32% Centre
U.S. downplays Iran's seizure of unmanned sub in Hormuz Strait
U.S. downplays Iran's seizure of unmanned sub in Hormuz Strait

CNBC • 08 sept. 19h14

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.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 8% Centre
Underwater Drone Captured By Iran Matches American Anduril Model
Underwater Drone Captured By Iran Matches American Anduril Model

navalnews.com • 08 sept. 16h34

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.

Crédibilité 55% Manip. 10% Centre