Tehran, September 11 (Daily Kiran) : The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran announced on September 9 that it has captured a sophisticated American underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident reportedly occurred in the entrance area of the strategic waterway.
According to a statement from the IRGC’s official news agency, Sepah News, the drone was seized during a complex intelligence and military operation. The IRGC identified the underwater vehicle as the “Dive-LD,” claiming it is equipped with cutting-edge underwater vehicle technology. The organization plans to release images of the drone within hours.
In a separate statement, the IRGC also reported that its air defense systems shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone flying over the Strait of Hormuz. This follows the IRGC’s claim regarding the underwater drone.
The U.S. military responded, stating that one of its underwater drones had experienced technical difficulties during a regional survey a day prior. However, the U.S. did not confirm whether the drone was indeed captured by Iran.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that the country will continue to resist any aggressors until they fully regret their actions. In a post on social media platform X, he reiterated Iran’s longstanding opposition to war, stating that the best way to protect the interests of the people and maintain security in the region is to avoid provoking conflict.
Pezeshkian remarked, “The Islamic Republic of Iran has always been against war. We believe that the best way to protect people’s interests and maintain security in the West Asia region is to avoid inciting war.” He added that Iran will steadfastly defend the rights of its people.
Tensions have escalated in the region following a joint attack by Israel and the U.S. on Tehran and other Iranian cities on February 28. In response, Iran launched multiple waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli and U.S. assets in the area, while also strengthening its control over the Strait of Hormuz.
On June 18, the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum aimed at ending hostilities in the region, with both countries expected to reach a final agreement through negotiations within 60 days. However, the deadline of August 17 has passed, and the future of these talks remains uncertain amid rising tensions.
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