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US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says - The Washington Post.

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Military Stops Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil, Pentagon Says

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American military personnel have successfully boarded and seized the M/T Tifani, a stateless tanker under international sanctions, during an operation in waters within the Indo-Pacific Command's jurisdiction.The interdiction, captured on video, proceeded smoothly with no reported confrontations or resistance.The vessel stands accused of delivering material assistance to Iran, making it a target of ongoing efforts to enforce maritime sanctions.US forces exercised their right-of-visit authority to conduct the boarding, a legal mechanism permitting inspection of ships without national registration operating on the high seas.The Department of War has signalled its intention to maintain pressure on vessels operating outside international law, emphasising that open waters offer no sanctuary for ships under sanctions.Officials made clear that Washington will pursue enforcement actions globally to dismantle illegal supply chains and intercept tankers funnelling resources to Tehran, regardless...

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