US confirms Iran-seized underwater drone malfunctioned
U.S. Central Command on Tuesday confirmed an underwater drone malfunctioned while operating near Iran. The confirmation came after Tehran said the country’s Revolutionary Guard seized an unmanned drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
TL;DR
- A U.S. underwater drone malfunctioned while operating near Iran, according to U.S. Central Command.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have seized an unmanned drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
- CENTCOM stated the malfunctioning drone was an older model and did not carry sensitive information or equipment.
- U.S. operations in the area waters are continuing.
- Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transport waterway.
- The conflict has impacted gas prices in the U.S., with prices reaching a record high over a holiday weekend.
- Qatar has urged the U.S. to resume peace negotiations with Iran.