Iran Guards Say Seized "Modern, Unmanned" US Submarine From Strait Of Hormuz
Iranian Revolutionary Guards claim to have seized an unmanned US underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was reportedly equipped for surveillance, seabed mapping, and infrastructure inspection.
Why it matters
This incident highlights rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the use of autonomous technology in maritime surveillance.
Iranian media reported that the unmanned underwater vehicle's main capabilities included "subsurface reconnaissance…
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