IRGC spokesperson says Iran captured second American submarine in Hormuz 'hunting ground' - report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 23:48Iran claims to have captured an American autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday evening, Spokesperson for the IRGC, Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi said in a statement on X/Twitter."The Strait of Hormuz is not only open, but a hunting ground for the IRGC Navy targeting American submarines," Mohebbi explained.He added that this was the IRGC's "second catch", claiming that the captured US submarine is "the Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish; an advanced, autonomous AUV equipped with sonar and precise navigation, worth several million dollars.""It's not just a hunt; it's an intelligence windfall."This is a developing story.Follow us on Google