U.S. forces interdicted and boarded a vessel allegedly carrying Iranian oil overnight, the Department of War announced Thursday morning.

The stateless vessel M/T Majestic X was sailing in the Indian Ocean within the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility when U.S. troops boarded it. The department released a video of the interdiction showing U.S. troops rappelling from helicopters to the deck of the vessel.

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