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U.S. Military Says Iran Seized Oil Tanker Near Strait Of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command released this video, which it says shows Iranian forces coming down from a helicopter onto a Liberian-flagged ship.
Posted at 7:14 AM, Aug 13, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-13 07:14:46-04

The U.S. says Iran briefly seized an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday. 

U.S. Central Command released this video, which it says shows Iranian forces coming down from a helicopter onto a Liberian-flagged ship. It said two other ships were also involved in the incident. 

Iranian officials have not acknowledged the action or given a reason for it. 

The ship's last known location appeared to be off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates.