By Paul Joseph
U.S. military forces have intercepted an Iran-linked oil tanker, M/T Tifani, in international waters as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt illicit maritime networks, American officials confirmed.
According to a statement from the United States Department of Defense, the vessel was boarded without resistance within the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.
The tanker, reportedly under sanctions due to alleged links with Iran, was intercepted during what officials described as a coordinated enforcement operation aimed at curbing illegal shipping activities tied to Tehran.
Authorities said the operation was conducted smoothly, with no confrontation recorded during the boarding of the vessel.
“This action is part of a broader strategy to disrupt illicit networks connected to Iran. These vessels will not find safe passage anywhere,” a U.S. official stated.
While details regarding the cargo and crew of the M/T Tifani remain limited, the development underscores intensifying enforcement measures by Washington against maritime operations believed to be linked to Iran’s sanctioned oil trade.
The interception adds to a series of recent actions by U.S. forces targeting vessels suspected of breaching international sanctions amid continued geopolitical tensions involving Iran.
There has been no immediate response from Iranian authorities regarding the incident.
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