--- title: "Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone" description: "Most outlets led with the claim that Iran is likely to reverse-engineer the captured US underwater drone. Dunya News added context about the U.S. military's efforts to prevent Iranian forces from taking possession of the technology, while Aaj News highlighted the potential setback for the Pentagon and the drone maker Anduril. ARY News framed the story around the broader implications for technology and military strategy." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/7322-iran-guards-say-seized-unmanned-us-submarine-drone-in-hormuz site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone world · updated 10 Sep 2026, 11:01 AM PKT · 8–10 Sep 2026 · 11 articles from 6 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 10 Sep 2026 — Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone (4 outlets) > Most outlets led with the claim that Iran is likely to reverse-engineer the captured US underwater drone. Dunya News added context about the U.S. military's efforts to prevent Iranian forces from taking possession of the technology, while Aaj News highlighted the potential setback for the Pentagon and the drone maker Anduril. ARY News framed the story around the broader implications for technology and military strategy. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330471654/iran-likely-to-reverse-engineer-captured-us-underwater-drone) · 10 Sep 2026, 11:01 AM PKT > Iran’s capture of a US military underwater drone gives Tehran an opportunity to study and potentially reverse-engineer the vessel, delivering a setback for the Pentagon and ‌drone maker Anduril. The US military and Anduril have downplayed the significance of the drone falling into Iranian hands. The vessel, a Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle designed for long-range surveillance and other u... - **ARY News (English)** — [Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone](https://arynews.tv/iran-likely-to-reverse-engineer-captured-us-underwater-drone) · 10 Sep 2026, 9:08 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Explore the significance of iRAN capturing a US military drone and its implications for technology and military strategy. - **Dunya News** — [Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/972171-iran-likely-to-reverseengineer-captured-us-underwater-drone) · 10 Sep 2026, 8:48 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > U.S. military moved swiftly to prevent Iranian forces from taking possession of uncrewed maritime technology - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone](https://www.arabnews.pk/world/iran-likely-to-reverse-engineer-captured-us-underwater-drone-3000806) · 10 Sep 2026, 4:24 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing ### 8 Sep 2026 — Iran says it captured US submarine drone near Strait of Hormuz (6 outlets) > Most outlets led with the claim by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards that they captured a US unmanned submarine near the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the use of underwater drones in military operations. A few also noted in passing that Washington and Anduril stated the drone malfunctioned and posed no security threat, though this detail was not included in most headlines or summaries. The framing remained largely consistent across the excerpts, with a focus on the capture itself and its strategic implications. - **Dunya News** — [Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/972009-iran-says-it-captured-us-submarine-drone-in-strait-of-hormuz) · 9 Sep 2026, 9:14 AM PKT > Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they captured a U.S. Dive-LD underwater drone near the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington and Anduril said the vessel malfunctioned and posed no security threat. - **ARY News (English)** — [Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz](https://arynews.tv/iran-says-it-captured-us-submarine-drone-in-strait-of-hormuz) · 9 Sep 2026, 9:08 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran's Revolutionary Guards have captured a US uncrewed submarine, showcasing advanced military underwater technology in the Strait of Hormuz. - **Hum News English** — [Iran says it captured US underwater drone near Strait of Hormuz](https://humenglish.com/latest/iran-says-it-captured-us-underwater-drone-near-strait-of-hormuz/) · 9 Sep 2026, 9:04 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > WASHINGTON: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Tuesday that it had seized a US unmanned underwater vehicle near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the growing use of autonomous systems in military operations. Iranian state media identified the vessel as a Dive-LD, a 19-foot (5.8-metre) autonomous underwater vehicle developed by California-based defence company Anduril. The company... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Iran says it captures US underwater drone near Strait of Hormuz](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330471494/iran-says-it-captures-us-underwater-drone-near-strait-of-hormuz) · 9 Sep 2026, 8:52 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday it had captured a US uncrewed submarine at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, offering a rare glimpse into how underwater drones are being ​used in military operations. Iranian state media said the vessel was a Dive-LD, a ​large autonomous underwater vehicle built by California defence firm Anduril. The 19-foot ⁠submersible can carry out missions i... - **24 News HD** — [Latest developments in the US-Iran war](https://www.24newshd.tv/08-Sep-2026/latest-developments-us-iran-war) · 8 Sep 2026, 9:27 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they seized an unmanned US submarine on Tuesday, as Tehran maintains its stranglehold on the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway six months into the Middle East war. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Iran Guards say seized unmanned US submarine drone in Hormuz](https://www.arabnews.pk/middle-east/iran-guards-say-seized-unmanned-us-submarine-drone-in-hormuz-3000654) · 8 Sep 2026, 8:38 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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