Why does Washington want to downplay the significance of its submarine hunt?

Why does Washington want to downplay the significance of its submarine hunt? 🔺While the U.S. is trying to portray its seized underwater vehicle as an old system without intelligence value, the technical specifications and investigations tell a different story about the importance of this strategic capture. 🔺Even if the U.S. narrative about the technical flaws of this system is correct, this does not necessarily diminish the value of Iran's operation. In fact, a more important question arises: how did an American autonomous underwater vehicle, designed to operate in difficult and long-term environments, develop a defect in one of the most sensitive maritime areas in the world and subsequently fall into Iran’s hands? The answer to this question is more significant for assessing the real level of Iran's intelligence and maritime operations than the promotional debate about whether the system is "old or new." 🔺Washington may want to label the incident as "the breakdown of an old system"; it is natural for Tehran to present it as a significant intelligence and operational success. However, between these two narratives, there is a technical reality that cannot be erased by advertising: Iran has managed to acquire a large and advanced American underwater system in one of the most sensitive operational areas of the region.