U.S. Military Says Iran Seized Oil Tanker Near Strait Of Hormuz

The U.S. says Iran briefly seized an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday. 

U.S. Central Command released this video, which it says shows Iranian forces coming down from a helicopter onto a Liberian-flagged ship. It said two other ships were also involved in the incident. 

Iranian officials have not acknowledged the action or given a reason for it. 

The ship's last known location appeared to be off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates.