IRGC Spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi stated: "The Strait of Hormuz is not only closed, but is the IRGC Navy's hunting ground for American underwater vehicles."

"The second catch has been captured—this time an Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish: an advanced, autonomous AUV equipped with sonar and precision navigation, worth millions of dollars. It's not just a catch; it's a technological and intelligence prize."