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This footage reportedly shows a Hellfire missile slamming into the engine room of an oil tanker as US forces disable the ship to stop it from docking at a port in Iran.
The footage was released by US Central Command (CENTCOM) on 2nd June and shows the incident, which reportedly took place in the Persian Gulf.
The video shows a vessel appearing to be struck by a missile that causes an explosion.
CENTCOM said in a statement: "US forces disabled an unladen oil tanker that was attempting to sail toward an Iranian port on the Arabian Gulf, June 2.
"US Central Command (CENTCOM) enforced blockade measures against Botswana-flagged M/T Lexie as it transited international waters toward Kharg Island. The ship’s crew ignored repeated warnings, failing to comply with directions from US forces multiple times over a 24-hour period.
"A US aircraft ultimately disabled the vessel by firing a Hellfire missile into the ship’s engine room, preventing the tanker from reaching Iran.
"CENTCOM began implementing the blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13.
"US forces have disabled six commercial vessels and redirected 122 as the ceasefire with Iran continues."
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Geography: Persian_gulf
Subject: K1, VP, Military
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