Video from the US military show an operation by its forces to seize an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz.
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MON · 2026-04-20 · 06:20 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0420-70850
NSR-2026-0420-70850News Report·EN·National Security
US military releases video of marines seizing Iranian ship
The US military released video footage showing its forces seizing an Iranian-flagged ship. The operation, conducted by US Marines, took place near the Strait of Hormuz.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-04-20 · 06:20 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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The US military released video footage showing its forces seizing an Iranian-flagged ship. The operation, conducted by US Marines, took place near the Strait of Hormuz. The video documents the boarding and securing of the vessel. While the US military has not yet released specific details regarding the ship's cargo or the reason for the seizure, the video's release confirms the event. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and maritime activity in the strategically important waterway.
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The seizure occurred near the Strait of Hormuz.
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The ship was Iranian-flagged.
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