The U.S. said an unmanned submersible Iran reportedly seized in the Strait of Hormuz was “defective” and carried no sensitive data or classified equipment. U.S. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins said a U.S. underwater drone malfunctioned more than a day earlier while surveying regional waters, and that U.S. operations continue.
WHO:U.S. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins and U.S. Central Command
WHAT:The U.S. said an unmanned submersible Iran reportedly seized was defective and lacked sensitive or classified equipment, citing a U.S. drone malfunction.
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 3:56 PM ET
WHERE:Strait of Hormuz
WHY:The U.S. responded to Iran’s claim that it trapped and captured an American unmanned submarine at the Strait of Hormuz.
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