US Navy Disables Engine of Iranian Cargo Ship — Marines Board & Seize

U.S. Navy warships opened fire on an Iranian vessel in the Persian Gulf on April 16, 2026, after it refused to heed warnings and attempted to breach the American naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Following a brief exchange of fire that disabled the ship, U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted a rapid boarding operation, seizing the vessel and its crew. Newsletterhttps://Mitha.NewsConsultationshttps://app.minnect.com/expert/SamMithaSocial MediaX: https://www.twitter.com/MithaIntelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MithaIntelYouTube: https://youtube.com/@MithaIntelRumble: https://rumble.com/MithaApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mitha-intel/id1853493109DisclaimerInsights within media content are NOT designed to be Professional Legal, Medical, or Financial Advice. Opinions DO NOT represent any Government Agency.