U.S. Military Intercepts Sanctioned Vessel Linked to Iran in Indo-Pacific Operation

The United States military has confirmed the interception and boarding of a sanctioned vessel, marking another step in its expanding efforts to disrupt global illicit maritime networks tied to Iran. The operation, carried out overnight, involved the vessel identified as the M/F Tifani, which U.S. officials described as “stateless” and connected to smuggling activities. According…