Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLucy LeesonSunday 26 July 2026 15:05 BSTDramatic footage shows U.S. forces boarding commercial tanker amid Iran blockadeThe U.S. military has released new footage depicting its forces boarding a commercial tanker in the Arabian Sea.The incident, on Saturday, is part of an ongoing naval blockade targeting Iranian ports.US Central Command (Centcom) confirmed the operation, saying that it was for verification purposes.Centcom has previously redirected 12 commercial vessels attempting to bypass the blockade and disabled two others that failed to comply.A Centcom spokesperson said that American forces remain highly vigilant, focused, lethal, and ready.In fullDramatic footage shows U.S. forces boarding commercial tanker amid Iran blockadeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in