The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran’s navy announced on August 8th (local time) that it had seized a state-of-the-art, unmanned submarine belonging to the United States Navy. The reported seizure occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically vital waterway. Details surrounding the capture remain limited, but the IRGC claims to have successfully intercepted the advanced naval technology. This incident escalates tensions between the United States and Iran in the region. The US Navy has not yet officially commented on the reported seizure in the Strait of Hormuz. This action by the IRGC raises concerns about maritime security in the area.