Iran reportedly seizes US underwater drone near Strait of Hormuz
Iran reportedly seized a US underwater drone near the Strait of Hormuz, while reports continue to describe an earlier tanker explosion and multiple oil slicks. The drone was reportedly capable of operating autonomously for up to ten days and at depths of 6,000 metres.
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Why it matters
The seizure adds a direct US-Iran military confrontation to an already hazardous incident in a critical oil-shipping chokepoint, increasing risks to maritime security and energy markets.
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