US Forces Stop Iran-Linked Sanctioned Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Oil in Indian Ocean

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US forces stopped a sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean, carrying Venezuelan oil, reinforcing maritime enforcement against Iran-linked shipping networks globally.

The United States Department of Defense announced it halted a tanker linked to sanctions violations after tracking its movements across multiple maritime regions.

According to a Pentagon statement posted on X, the vessel sailing under the Panama flag attempted to bypass US maritime sanctions enforcement.