US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying vessels
Summary
The United States Navy boarded a ship carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean as part of its blockade on Iranian maritime traffic. President Donald Trump ordered Navy forces to shoot at any boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, while maintaining pressure on Iran’s oil revenue.Key Facts
- The US Department of Defense stated it conducted a "maritime interdiction" on the M/T Majestic X, a ship carrying Iranian oil.
- The US has blocked maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports since 13 April.
- President Trump directed the Navy to "shoot and kill" any vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz to secure the shipping channel.
- US Central Command has ordered 33 ships to return to port under this blockade.
- Iran described a previous US ship interception as "piracy."
- Iran claims to have collected toll revenues from ships using the Strait of Hormuz, depositing money with its Central Bank.
- Iran’s navy reported seizing two cargo ships in the strait, but Greek authorities deny one ship was seized.
- The Pentagon rejected reports suggesting it might take six months to clear mines from the strait, calling such a delay unacceptable.
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