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Presumed boarding footage posted to the U.S. Defense Department’s X account
On April 23 local time, the Pentagon seized a tanker in the Indian Ocean that was carrying Iranian crude oil. The department said on social media that U.S. forces interdicted and boarded the stateless, sanctioned vessel Majestic X. “We will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks and interdict ships anywhere that provide material support to Iran,” the Pentagon said. Analysts say the operation appears aimed at expanding a maritime blockade and increasing pressure on Iran to enter negotiations after President Trump extended the truce without setting a deadline. Earlier, on April 21 — prior to the truce extension — U.S. forces seized the tanker Tiffany, which was bound for China with Iranian oil. Foreign outlets reported the Majestic X was stopped in waters between Sri Lanka and Indonesia, nearly the same location where the Tiffany was detained. For Yonhap TV news inquiries and tips: KakaoTalk/Line jebo23. Chaeyeon Lee (touche@yna.co.kr)
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