US Forces Intercept Sanctioned Vessel in Indian Ocean
US Forces Board Sanctioned Vessel in Indian Ocean, Pentagon Says
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US forces interdicted the stateless vessel M/T DAVINA in the Indian Ocean as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt illicit maritime activities linked to Iran. This operation is part of a broader blockade on Iranian trade by sea amid rising tensions in the region.
- 01The interdiction occurred overnight on June 5, 2026.
- 02The Indo-Pacific Command stated the operation aims to disrupt networks supporting Iran.
- 03The US has imposed a blockade on Iran's maritime trade amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 04Recent months have seen multiple interceptions of commercial and oil tankers by US forces in the Indian Ocean.
- 05The operation reflects ongoing US efforts to enforce maritime security in the region.
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On June 5, 2026, US forces conducted an interdiction of the stateless vessel M/T DAVINA in the Indian Ocean, according to the Indo-Pacific Command. The operation is part of the US's ongoing efforts to enforce maritime security and disrupt illicit networks that provide support to Iran. The Pentagon emphasized its commitment to global maritime enforcement, particularly in light of a blockade on Iranian maritime trade. This blockade has been implemented as tensions rise, with Iran reportedly firing on ships in the Strait of Hormuz to deter passage. In recent months, US forces have intercepted various commercial and oil tankers in the region as part of these enforcement actions.
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The interdiction may affect maritime trade routes and security in the Indian Ocean.
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