US announces interception of Iran-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean | Daily FT
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“The US Department of Defence yesterday announced that its forces carried out a maritime interdiction of a vessel allegedly transporting Iranian oil, as part of ongoing enforcement actions in international waters.”
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Multiple web search results report that U.S. forces conducted a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the M/T Majestic X, which was allegedly transporting oil from Iran in the Indian Ocean. The claim is consistently reported across different search results.
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— On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran targeting military and government sites and assassinating several Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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— On 28 February 2026, following the initial strikes during the 2026 Iran war, Iran conducted retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Bahrain, hitting multiple buildings in the capital Manama including…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Bahrai…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Bahrai…
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— This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
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“In a post shared on ‘X,’ US authorities stated that forces conducted a “right-of-visit boarding” of the stateless tanker M/T Majestic X in the Indian Ocean, within the operational area of US Indo-Pacific Command.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that US authorities stated forces conducted a 'right-of-visit boarding' of the stateless tanker M/T Majestic X in the Indian Ocean, referencing the operational area of US Indo-Pacific Command, as reported in the search results.
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— Karnika (Formerly as Crown Princess, A'Rosa Blu, AIDAblu, Ocean Village Two & Pacific Jewel) was a cruise ship. Originally debuting in 1990, Pacific Jewel has operated for numerous cruise lines throug…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karnika
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— Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (26 October 1919 – 27 July 1980) was the last Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979. He succeeded his father Reza Shah and ruled the Imperial State of Iran until he was overthrown in th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammad_Reza_Pahlavi
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— The White Star Line was a British shipping line. Founded out of the remains of a defunct packet company, it gradually grew to become one of the most prominent shipping companies in the world, providin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Star_Line
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“The vessel was reportedly carrying oil originating from Iran and is believed to be linked to sanctioned networks.”
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Multiple web search results explicitly state that the M/T Majestic X was transporting oil from Iran and was linked to Iranian oil transfers or sanctioned networks.
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— On 13 April 2026, the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iran following the failure of the Islamabad Talks to end the 2026 Iran war. The US military said the blockade had begun on Monday, 13 Ap…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_naval_block…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_naval_block…
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— Majestic 12, also known as Majic-12, and MJ-12 for short, is a purported organization that appeared in fake documents first circulated by ufologists in 1984, and that some UFO conspiracy theories stil…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majestic_12
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— Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (26 October 1919 – 27 July 1980) was the last Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979. He succeeded his father Reza Shah and ruled the Imperial State of Iran until he was overthrown in th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammad_Reza_Pahlavi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammad_Reza_Pahlavi
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“The Department noted that the operation forms part of broader global maritime enforcement efforts aimed at disrupting illicit oil shipments and preventing sanctioned actors from using international waters to bypass restrictions.”
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Web search results indicate the operation is part of broader enforcement efforts. One result mentions the operation is part of a 'widening campaign against Iranian oil,' and another mentions the blockade expanding into global waters, supporting the idea of broader enforcement efforts.
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— "Overnight, U.S. forces carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Majestic X transporting oil from Iran, in the Indian Ocean," the ...
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-war-us-forces-board-irania…
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-war-us-forces-board-irania…
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— The pre-dawn Caribbean waters were deceptively calm as the US Coast Guard cutter cut through the darkness, its crew preparing for what would become one of the most significant maritime ...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-coast-guard-intercep…
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-coast-guard-intercep…
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— U.S. forces boarded and shut down a tanker suspected of carrying sanctioned Venezuelan oil in the Indian Ocean, signifying an escalation in maritime sanctions enforcement. The vessel had reportedly be…
https://theowp.org/u-s-boarding-of-tanker-signals-rising-mil…
https://theowp.org/u-s-boarding-of-tanker-signals-rising-mil…
“enforcement operations will continue to target vessels and networks providing material support to Iran.”
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Two separate web search results quote statements indicating that enforcement operations will continue to target vessels and networks providing material support to Iran globally.
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— “We will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels providing material support to Iran, wherever they operate," read the statement. “International waters ca…
https://time.com/article/2026/04/23/trump-orders-us-navy-sho…
https://time.com/article/2026/04/23/trump-orders-us-navy-sho…
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— “We will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels providing material support to Iran, wherever they operate,” the Pentagon said, repeating a refrain it us…
https://www.twz.com/news-features/trump-puts-out-kill-order-…
https://www.twz.com/news-features/trump-puts-out-kill-order-…
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— US forces boarded a stateless sanctioned tanker in international waters overnight, targeting networks tied to Iran as part of a broader crackdown on illicit maritime activity. Officials say enforcemen…
https://nypost.com/video/us-forces-intercept-sanctioned-vess…
https://nypost.com/video/us-forces-intercept-sanctioned-vess…
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