Key facts
- U.S. forces intercepted the sanctioned vessel M/T DAVINA in the Indian Ocean.
- The U.S. stated the action aims to disrupt illicit networks providing material support to Iran.
- Washington has imposed a blockade on Iran's trade by sea.
- This interdiction follows recent clashes involving commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T DAVINA in the Indian Ocean, according to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. The command stated on X that they will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels providing material support to Iran. Washington has imposed a blockade on Iran's trade by sea, while Iran has fired on ships attempting to sail through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces have intercepted multiple commercial and oil tankers in the Indian Ocean in recent months. Separately, Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. has moved oil through the Strait of Hormuz via government-brokered deals, according to legal filings.