U.S. Marines boarded an Iranian oil tanker on May 20 amid concerns the vessel was attempting to violate a U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees military operations in the Middle East, said Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded the Iranian-flagged M/T Celestial Sea. CENTCOM shared a post on X, showing footage of the Marines taking off from U.S. warships in helicopters, approaching the Iranian tanker, and lowering onto the deck of the commercial ship.
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