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US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade
Defense leaders say less than 10% of U.S. naval power is being used as forces warn Iranian ships they may be boarded or seized.
- The U.S. military has expanded its efforts beyond the blockade of Iran's ports to target any Iran-linked ships worldwide.
- U.S. forces will seize goods like weapons, oil, metals, and electronics from Iranian vessels regardless of location.
- The military lists items it considers contraband that can be used for both civilian and military purposes.
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US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade
The U.S. military has widened its efforts beyond the blockade of Iran’s ports. It is allowing its forces around the world to stop any ship tied to Tehran or those suspected of carrying supplies that could help its government.
·United States
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US Broadens Iran Blockade to Allow Boarding, Seizure of Ships Worldwide
The United States has significantly expanded the scope of its naval blockade on Iran, signaling that vessels linked to Tehran can now be boarded, searched, and seized on the high seas worldwide under wartime enforcement authorities, according to Pentagon leadership and a maritime advisory circulated to commercial shipping. The update, issued via a Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) note on April 16 citing U.S. Naval Forces Central Command,…
·New York, United States
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