US EditionUS military prepares to board Iran-linked ships in coming days, WSJ reports
The move would widen Washington’s pressure campaign on Tehran and target ships carrying Iranian oil or weapons, officials said.
- On Saturday, The Wall Street Journal reported that United States forces are preparing "to board Iran-linked oil tankers and seize commercial ships in international waters," expanding the maritime blockade beyond the Persian Gulf to increase economic pressure on Tehran.
- President Donald Trump imposed a maritime blockade earlier this week after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to curb Iranian oil exports, particularly shipments flowing to China.
- Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, signaled the United States would pursue so-called "shadow fleet" tankers, with forces having already turned back 23 vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports.
- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Qaani warned of reciprocity if the blockade continues, while India summoned the Iranian ambassador after two vessels flying its flag were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Washington weighs whether to extend a fragile ceasefire set to expire in the coming days, as both sides keep forces "maximally postured," adding significant uncertainty to the wider conflict between the United States and Iran.
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Because of Iran's refusal to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite statements by the US and Iran, two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Americans, for their part, now want to extend the pressure on Tehran: they want to occupy Iranian ships with oil and weapons in international waters.
U.S. Sets Out Economically, to Seize Iranian-Linked Vessels in International Waters; WSJ Reports Operation to Begin Within Days. Targeting Even the Dark Fleet, An Expanded Version of Economic Fury; Maximum Pressure on Iran. It is reported that the U.S. military will begin operations to seize Iranian-linked vessels in international waters around the world within days.
The US blockade of Iran may extend beyond the Strait of Hormuz. In the coming days, US forces intend to board and seize Iran-linked oil tankers and merchant vessels in international waters, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing The Wall Street Journal. Read also: Iran deal "in a day or two": Trump announces end of war According to the publication, the Trump administration's decision to increase economic pressure on Tehran is aimed at forcing the Iran…
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