The United States continues its operations against tankers and vessels linked to Iran as part of its maritime security and sanctions enforcement strategy. Operative Information Center-OMM, citing the US Ministry of Defense, reports that American military personnel boarded and seized the unflagged vessel "M/T Majestic X" in the Indian Ocean while it was transporting oil from Iran.
The operation was carried out within the area of responsibility of the US Indo-Pacific Command. In an official statement, the Ministry of Defense emphasized several key points regarding the seizure:
- International waters cannot serve as a shield for sanctioned parties.
- The free movement of illegal networks and their vessels at sea will be resolutely prevented.
- The activities of vessels providing material support to Iran will be halted regardless of their location.
US President Donald Trump has consistently maintained a policy of maximum pressure regarding maritime sanctions to disrupt illegal trade networks. These operations are designed to ensure the strict implementation of international sanctions and to prevent the financing of regional instability. The Indian Ocean remains a critical corridor for global energy transit, and the US Indo-Pacific Command frequently monitors these waters to maintain maritime order and prevent the unauthorized transport of petroleum products that bypass international legal frameworks.
