U.S. Marines rappelled onto the Iranian-flagged vessel TOUSKA after a guided-missile destroyer disabled its propulsion following a six-hour standoff.
The incoming message provides a new video of the seizure, confirming the visual evidence of the operation.
The video footage has been released, showing the Marines' helicopter departure and rappelling onto the vessel.
The incoming message provides a video of the boarding operation, which is the same event detailed in the existing topic.
The newly released footage specifically shows the operation being conducted by UH-1Y 'Venom' helicopters launched from the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7).
New video footage of the boarding operation has been released, showing the Marines descending on ropes from a helicopter.
The video specifically shows the seizure occurring near the Strait of Hormuz, adding geographic detail to the event.
The video specifically shows the U.S. vessel firing at the engine room of the Touska, adding visual confirmation to earlier reports of the seizure.
A new video has surfaced showing the moment U.S. Marines fast-roped from a helicopter onto the tanker's deck.
New video footage of the boarding operation has been released.
A new report confirms the seizure followed a six-hour standoff near the Gulf of Oman and that Iran vowed a response, linking the event to the expiring ceasefire.
The message provides new operational details, specifying the Marines rappelled onto the vessel and that the USS Spruance disabled its propulsion after warnings.
