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US forces board sanctioned vessel without incident, Pentagon says

US forces board sanctioned vessel without incident, Pentagon says

Summary

U.S. forces boarded an oil tanker called M/T Tifani in the Indian Ocean without any problems, according to the Pentagon. The ship was under sanctions and not registered to any country, and the boarding was part of a legal maritime operation by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

Key Facts

  • U.S. forces boarded the M/T Tifani oil tanker overnight.
  • The ship is under sanctions and considered stateless (not registered to any country).
  • The boarding took place in the Indian Ocean.
  • The operation was described as a "right-of-visit, maritime" interdiction.
  • The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command handled the boarding.
  • The Pentagon reported there were no incidents during the boarding.
  • This operation reflects the U.S. commitment to enforce sanctions and maritime security.
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