US Forces Intercept Smuggled Iranian Oil Tanker

The US Department of Defense reported that American forces boarded the oil tanker M/T Tifani, previously flagged for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia. The operation occurred without incident in international waters between Sri Lanka and Indonesia, highlighting US efforts to enforce sanctions against illegal shipping activities.

US forces intercepted an oil tanker known for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia, the Department of Defense announced on Tuesday. The operation was described as a 'right-of-visit maritime interdiction' and was executed without any incident.

The oil tanker M/T Tifani, previously under sanctions, was tracked in the Indian Ocean between Sri Lanka and Indonesia. This recent action underscores the US commitment to strict enforcement of sanctions concerning illicit shipping activities.

The Pentagon emphasized that international waters should not be viewed as a sanctuary for vessels operating in violation of international sanctions.