The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has successfully seized a Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle belonging to the United States near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials described the operation as a significant intelligence victory, claiming they neutralized the vessel's advanced stealth and electronic security systems. While the Pentagon characterized the incident as a routine mechanical failure of an expendable asset, military analysts suggest the capture demonstrates Iran's growing capability to counter American unmanned maritime and aerial platforms. The IRGC also reported downing an MQ-9 Reaper drone during the recovery effort. This event follows a series of regional tensions and retaliatory strikes involving US military installations. Observers anticipate that Iran may attempt to reverse-engineer the captured technology to bolster its own domestic defense programs, further challenging the current US maritime strategy in the Persian Gulf.
Source : Tehran Times
Photo : Tehran Times
