An Iranian warship seized two U.S. uncrewed surface vessels in the Red Sea before releasing them 18 hours later, the Navy said, in a provocative move that comes as indirect nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington appear close to stalling.
Around 2 p.m. local time Thursday, the Iranian navy ship Jamaran seized two Saildrone Explorers, uncrewed vessels that were unarmed and taking unclassified photos in international waters, according to the Navy. The incident occurred in the southern part of the Red Sea, a waterway separating the Arabian peninsula from Africa.
