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MON · 2026-04-20 · 12:43 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0420-70980
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What we know about the US capture of Iranian vessel near Hormuz

The US has released a video showing the capture of an Iranian-flagged vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred on January 28, and according to President Donald Trump, the ship attempted to breach the US-imposed maritime blockade in the region.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-04-20 · 12:43 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
What we know about the US capture of Iranian vessel near Hormuz
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The US has released a video showing the capture of an Iranian-flagged vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred on January 28, and according to President Donald Trump, the ship attempted to breach the US-imposed maritime blockade in the region. The exact location of the incident is not specified in the article, but it is known that the Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil supplies. The US has imposed a maritime security patrol in the area since 2019, citing concerns about Iran's military activities and threats to shipping. The captured vessel is reportedly being held by the US Navy.

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The Iranian-flagged ship was reportedly carrying oil and cargo, but US officials did not confirm whether it was bound for Syria or other destinations.

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The incident occurred on June 13, 2020, when the US Navy intercepted a vessel attempting to breach its maritime security operation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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The US Navy had been enforcing a maritime security operation in the Strait of Hormuz since October 2019.

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US releases video showing the capture of Iranian-flagged ship near Hormuz, Trump says it tried to breach its blockade.

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US releases video showing the capture of Iranian-flagged ship near Hormuz, Trump says it tried to breach its blockade.
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