Strait of Hormuz: Iran Says It Seized American Underwater Drone
Tehran claims to have captured an American autonomous vehicle in its territorial waters, while Washington describes it as "defective."
Iran announced the seizure of an American underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint for global oil shipping. U.S. authorities dispute this account and describe the device as "defective."
The Iranian news agency Tasnim also reported Tuesday evening that the U.S. military carried out a missile attack against an Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf.
Sources
- Détroit d’Ormuz : l’Iran affirme avoir saisi un drone sous-marin américain, tandis que Washington parle d’un engin « défectueux » — Le Monde — Une
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