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Iran seizes an autonomous U.S. underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran reportedly seized an autonomous U.S. underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said the drone was defective and minimized the incident.

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The seizure adds friction between Iran and the United States in a strategically vital maritime chokepoint.

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