US forces stormed cargo ship travelling from China to Iran: Report
Summary
United States forces boarded a cargo ship traveling from China to Iran in a recent operation, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. The operation took place near Sri Lanka and involved materials that could be used for both civilian and military purposes. The ship was allowed to continue its journey after the search.Key Facts
- US forces boarded the cargo ship several hundred miles from Sri Lanka.
- The ship was traveling from China to Iran.
- The US military has not intercepted a China-Iran cargo ship in several years.
- The operation occurred in November, prior to seizing an oil tanker near Venezuela.
- The seized items could have both military and civilian uses.
- The ship continued its journey after the US military searched it.
- Iran is currently under heavy US sanctions.
- China criticized US actions, labeling the sanctions and seizures as illegal.
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