WASHINGTON: A US special operations team raided a ship in the Indian Ocean last month. The vessel was heading to Iran from China. The Wall Street Journal reported the operation on Friday, citing US officials.

Cargo Contained Military-Related Items

The cargo included components potentially useful for Iran’s conventional weapons. One official said the shipment was destroyed immediately after seizure.

Boarding and Inspection

US forces boarded the ship several hundred miles off the coast of Sri Lanka. After inspecting and destroying the cargo, the vessel was allowed to continue its journey.

The operation took place in November, just weeks before US forces seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela for sanctions violations.

Trump’s Involvement

Former President Trump has been pressuring Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to step down. Earlier this week, Trump said: “We’ve just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela, large tanker, very large, largest one ever, actually, and other things are happening.”

Official Statements

US officials confirmed the ship was allowed to proceed following the raid. Neither Iran nor China immediately responded to the report.

Conclusion

This operation highlights US vigilance in monitoring shipments that could enhance Iran’s military capabilities. It also demonstrates the continued use of targeted operations in strategic maritime regions.https://globiscope.com

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