US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says
Summary
U.S. forces boarded the oil tanker M/T Tifani in the Indian Ocean, a ship previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil. The Pentagon said the operation happened without problems and is part of ongoing efforts to stop shipments that support Iran’s government.Key Facts
- The U.S. conducted a “right-of-visit maritime interdiction” on the M/T Tifani.
- The Tifani had been sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia.
- The Pentagon described the vessel as “stateless” even though it flies the flag of Botswana.
- The ship was carrying oil between Sri Lanka and Indonesia in the Indian Ocean.
- The boarding took place ahead of a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran ending soon.
- The U.S. is expanding enforcement to stop shipments that could support Iran with weapons, oil, metals, or electronics.
- U.S. forces will act against Iranian or related vessels worldwide, not just near Iran.
- Items believed to help enemies in conflict can be seized anywhere outside neutral countries.
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