U.S. forces board another Iran-linked vessel in tit-for-tat series of ship interdictions
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Key Points:
- U.S. forces boarded and interdicted the stateless tanker M/T Majestic X, linked to Iran, in the Indian Ocean as part of ongoing maritime enforcement against vessels supporting Iran.
- This interdiction follows Iran's seizure of two commercial ships, Epaminondas and MSC Francesca, in the Strait of Hormuz, with 15 Filipino seafarers confirmed safe onboard.
- The U.S. military emphasized its commitment to disrupting illicit networks and interdicting vessels aiding Iran wherever they operate, continuing a series of tit-for-tat maritime actions with Iran.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps released footage showing the seizure operations, highlighting the escalating tensions and enforcement efforts in the region.
- The exchanges occur amid Iran's refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz despite a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with Iran condemning the U.S. naval blockade as a violation of the agreement.
