US Military Releases Video of Marines Seizing Iranian Ship

US Military Releases Video of Ship Seizure Operation

The US military has released footage showing its forces seizing an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that attempted to bypass a US blockade of Iranian ports. The operation, which was captured on video, appears to show US personnel boarding the vessel and taking control.

According to the US military, the ship in question is linked to a company that is subject to sanctions. The exact nature of the cargo being transported by the ship has not been disclosed.

Iran has condemned the seizure as “piracy” and a violation of the ceasefire. The country’s officials have expressed strong opposition to the move, which they claim is an act of aggression against Iranian shipping interests.

The US blockade of Iranian ports was established in response to concerns over Iran’s nuclear program and other regional security issues. The blockade has been in place since 2012 and is enforced by a coalition of countries led by the United States.

The video released by the US military shows the operation as it unfolded, with personnel from the US Marine Corps seen boarding the ship and taking control. The footage was captured by a US Navy aircraft and has been shared publicly to provide transparency into the operation.

Details about the seizure are still emerging, but officials have confirmed that the ship was intercepted by US forces in international waters.

Source: Al Jazeera