Iran Captured a U.S. Submarine Near Hormuz? Here’s What We Know!

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Iran says it captured a U.S. Dive-LD underwater drone near Hormuz. Here’s how the autonomous system works, what it costs, and what its loss could mean for America.

Did Iran really capture a U.S. submarine? The vessel identified by Tehran is Anduril’s Dive-LD, an autonomous underwater vehicle designed for long-duration missions including surveillance, seabed mapping and mine detection. The Pentagon says the vehicle was lost after a malfunction, while Iran claims it was captured near the Strait of Hormuz. This video examines the system, its capabilities, cost and what its loss could mean for U.S. undersea operations.

Iran Captured a U.S. Submarine Near Hormuz? Here’s What We Know!

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