US Marines rappel from helicopter and board Iranian oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
Published date: Tue, 26 May 2026 11:37:41 +0700This is the moment US Marines rappelled from a helicopter and boarded an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman.
Footage shows armed personnel from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit approaching the vessel by helicopter before rappelling down onto the deck on May 20.
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Gulf of Oman |
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20/05/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP179139 |
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Duration: 00:36 |
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Format: Horizontal |
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Rating: News safe |
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