IRGC repeats US drone seizure claim in Strait of Hormuz; labels earlier 'REMUS 600' as 'Mk 18 Kingfish'

According to a report from Gulf News, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reiterated claims regarding the capture of a United States underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC stated on Sunday that the device, previously identified in reports as a REMUS 600, is specifically a 'Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish' unmanned underwater vehicle.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical global maritime chokepoint, and incidents involving naval assets in the region frequently heighten tensions between Tehran and Washington. The IRGC’s latest statement appears intended to clarify the technical designation of the hardware they allege to have intercepted, though they have not provided photographic evidence or specific coordinates of the capture in this latest announcement.

As of now, the United States military has not issued a formal response to this specific claim or confirmed the loss of such equipment in the area. The region has seen a history of maritime confrontations, including the seizure of commercial vessels and the shadowing of naval assets, which often leads to conflicting accounts between Iranian state media and US Central Command. NoorNews continues to monitor official channels for any potential verification or denial from US authorities regarding the status of their underwater assets in the Gulf.