IRGC spokesperson says Iran captured second American submarine in Hormuz 'hunting ground' - report

Iran claims to have captured a second American autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in the Strait of Hormuz, according to IRGC spokesperson Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi. Mohebbi described the strait as a "hunting ground" for the IRGC Navy and called the capture an "intelligence windfall." The report is based solely on the IRGC's claims, with no independent confirmation or US response.

Iran claims to have captured a second American autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday evening, according to a statement by IRGC spokesperson Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi on X/Twitter. Mohebbi described the strait as "not only open, but a hunting ground for the IRGC Navy targeting American submarines." He identified the captured vessel as the Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish, an advanced autonomous AUV equipped with sonar and precise navigation, worth several million dollars. Mohebbi called the capture "not just a hunt; it's an intelligence windfall." The report is based solely on the IRGC spokesperson's claims, with no independent confirmation or US response included in the article.