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US Military Disables Tanker Accused of Attempting to Breach Iran Naval Blockade
US military disables two tankers, one accused of breaking an Iran blockade, in a move described as 'forceful and swift' by the US Central Command. The footage shows the military's forces boarding the vessels, with one tanker being disabled.
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US military officials have released footage showing their forces boarding a tanker suspected of trying to breach the naval blockade in place around Iran, and disabling another vessel accused of attempting to break the rules. The incident occurred under CENTCOM's jurisdiction, with 12 commercial vessels involved. According to reports, the US military took action after discovering that one of the tankers had attempted to sail too close to Iranian shores.
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