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seizure2026-09-10 14:26 UTC🇮🇷 Strait of Hormuz
Iran captures U.S. Navy Dive-LD underwater drone, prompting reverse-engineering concerns
Iran recovered a U.S. military Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle after it reportedly malfunctioned and was left dead in the water. U.S. officials said it was an older, defective model without sensitive payloads, while analysts said Iran may attempt to reverse-engineer its hardware.
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Type
seizure
Occurred
2026-09-10 14:26
Reported
2026-09-10
Location
Strait of Hormuz
Coordinates
32.6475, 54.5644
Confidence
62 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
Drone reportedly malfunctioned and was recovered by Iranian forces; U.S. says it was an older defective model and not carrying sensitive equipment.
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