Iran's IRGC Says It Seized a Second US Underwater Drone in Hormuz
Revolutionary Guards report capturing a Remus 600 spy drone as top commanders warn Iran is ready for renewed US confrontation.
What to know
- Iran's IRGC says it captured a US Remus 600 underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz, alleging it was conducting espionage.
- This is the second such US drone seizure reported by the Guards this month, following a first capture earlier in September.
- Senior Iranian officials warned of readiness for a renewed US attack and described the war as at a "critical and decisive stage."
- The incident comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, closed by Iran since February attacks by the US and Israel.
IRGC Navy Iran's Revolutionary Guards naval forceMohammad Akraminia Spokesperson, Iranian Army
Amir Hatami Commander-in-Chief, Iranian Army
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Reports note the seizure comes amid talks to reopen Hormuz
Coverage of the drone seizure highlighted that it occurred amid ongoing diplomatic activity aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping chokepoint closed since February.
“The IRGC Navy firmly declares that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and we are taking decisive and unceasing action against dangerous maneuvers and unauthorized transit within the strait…”
— IRGC statement, Iranian military statement via state broadcaster IRIB · source -
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Iran Guards say seized US underwater drone in Hormuz Iranian Revolutionary Guards seized a US ‘Remus 600’ autonomous underwater vehicleThe vehicle is suspected of conducting espionage operations… # EuropeSays # Headlines # News # Europe # Europa # EU # StraitofHormuz # Hormuz
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Army chief Hatami calls the war 'critical and decisive'
Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami said the conflict had reached a critical stage and that Tehran would not accept being unable to trade while foreign powers used regional waterways.
“If Iran cannot trade, if Iran cannot live, no one will be able to trade or live. The Strait of Hormuz is the strait of our dignity and honor, and it will not be allowed for the country’s enemies to use this major logistical chokepoint while the Iranian people are deprived.”
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Army spokesman Akraminia warns of possible renewed US attack — Iran's Army Spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said the US could launch a new attack on Iran given its regional situation and said Iran's armed forces were ready to inflict greater damage on the US if attacked.
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IRGC details the operation, alleges espionage by the drone — State media reported the vehicle was captured using intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities and was suspected of conducting espionage operations in the strait.
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IRGC says it seized a second US Remus 600 drone in Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced they had captured an advanced US unmanned underwater vehicle, identified as a Remus 600, in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it was now being examined by specialists to retrieve data.
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first by Anadolu Agency, 9h ago · also Middle East Eye, Euronews
3 more headlines
- World News Live Updates: Iran claims it seized US’ underwater vehicle in Strait of Hormuz indianexpress.com · 9h ago
- US rejects Iran’s claim of capturing underwater drone in Hormuz Middle East Eye · 8h ago
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim seizure of second US underwater drone in Strait of Hormuz Euronews · 8h ago
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first by Rising Kashmir, 9h ago
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IRGC reports capturing a first US underwater drone in Hormuz — Earlier in September, the Guards said they had captured another US submarine drone in the strait, which they described as important for oil and gas trade before the war.
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US-Israeli strikes prompt Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz — Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and imposed a maritime blockade in response to US-Israeli attacks in February; the US responded with a counter-blockade of Iranian ports.