US Denies Iran Captured Saildrone USV Near Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. has refuted claims that Iran captured an American Saildrone unmanned surface vessel (USV) near the Strait of Hormuz. The denial came after reports suggested Iranian forces had seized the vessel in the strategic waterway. U.S. officials stated that the vessel was operating in international waters and that no such capture occurred. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region, where the U.S. and Iran have had repeated confrontations.