The Zioneer has published video footage showing U.S. forces rappelling from helicopters onto 12 commercial vessels suspected of violating the naval blockade on Iran. Two vessels that refused to comply were disabled, and two others were boarded for inspection. CENTCOM confirmed the operation earlier today, reporting the same numbers.
Video footage released by The Zioneer provides visual confirmation of the U.S. military's enforcement of the naval blockade on Iran. The footage shows troops rappelling from helicopters onto 12 commercial vessels suspected of heading to Iranian ports. Two vessels that refused to comply were disabled, and two others were boarded for inspection.
The operation was first reported by U.S. Central Command earlier today, at 13:38 Jerusalem time, when CENTCOM stated that it had diverted 12 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded two others. The video release adds a new dimension to the public record, showing the method of boarding by helicopter.
The enforcement is part of the ongoing naval siege on Iran, which was renewed nine days ago. As The Zioneer has reported, CENTCOM has been intercepting vessels attempting to break the blockade. Earlier today, at 06:18, the U.S. military reported disabling a ship that repeatedly tried to breach the blockade. The video published now is the first visual evidence of a helicopter-borne boarding operation.
The situation remains fluid, with the naval siege still in effect. Further enforcement actions are expected.
2 developments
- StrongUS military says it disabled ship repeatedly trying to breach naval blockade
- StrongCENTCOM says it has interdicted 9 vessels and turned back 136 more since naval siege on Iran began
- DevelopingUS Central Command releases footage of disabling Iranian-affiliated vessel
- StrongCENTCOM: 12 commercial vessels diverted, 1 disabled in naval siege update
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