US Forces Board Sanctioned Iranian Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces interdicted the sanctioned, stateless Iranian oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean overnight, as part of an escalating U.S. blockade on Iran’s maritime trade. The supertanker, capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was sanctioned in October 2024 and was last seen fully laden off Sri Lanka’s southern coast. The operation aims to disrupt illicit networks supporting Iran amid heightened tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
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US Forces Board Sanctioned Iranian Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean, according to the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command. The operation is part of a broader U.S. blockade on Iran's sea trade, which has escalated amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Washington has imposed sanctions on Iranian oil trading, while Tehran has fired on ships to prevent passage through the strategic waterway. The Davina, a supertanker capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. Ship tracking data showed the vessel, also known as the Lenore, was last seen on June 5 off Sri Lanka's southern coast, and its draft indicated it was almost fully laden with oil. The Indo-Pacific Command stated it will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks supporting Iran.
Military TimesUS forces board sanctioned oil tanker Davina in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon and Indo-Pacific Command confirmed on June 5, 2026. The supertanker, capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. The vessel, also known as the Lenore, was last seen off Sri Lanka's southern coast and appeared almost fully laden. This operation is part of a broader U.S. blockade on Iran's sea trade amid escalating tensions, including Iranian attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz. The Indo-Pacific Command stated it will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks supporting Iran.
Air Force TimesUS Forces Board Sanctioned Iranian Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean, the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command announced on June 5, 2026. The supertanker, capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. The vessel, also known as the Lenore, was last seen off Sri Lanka's southern coast and appeared almost fully laden with oil. This operation is part of a broader U.S. blockade on Iran's sea trade amid escalating tensions, with Tehran firing on ships to prevent passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The Indo-Pacific Command stated it will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks providing material support to Iran.
Navy TimesUS Forces Board Sanctioned Iranian Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina overnight in the Indian Ocean, the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command announced on June 5, 2026. The supertanker, capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. The vessel, also known as the Lenore, was last seen off Sri Lanka's southern coast and appeared almost fully laden with oil. This operation is part of a broader U.S. blockade on Iran's sea trade amid escalating tensions, with Tehran firing on ships to prevent passage through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces have intercepted multiple commercial and oil tankers in the Indian Ocean in recent months. The Indo-Pacific Command stated they will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks providing material support to Iran.
Marine Corps TimesUS Forces Board Sanctioned Iranian Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned, stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean, according to the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command. The operation occurred overnight and is part of a broader U.S. blockade on Iran's sea trade amid escalating tensions. Washington has imposed a blockade on Iranian maritime commerce while Tehran has fired on ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The Davina, a supertanker capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. Ship tracking data showed the vessel, also known as the Lenore, was last seen off Sri Lanka's southern coast on June 5 and appeared almost fully laden with oil. The Indo-Pacific Command stated it will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks providing material support to Iran.
Navy TimesUS Forces Board Sanctioned Iranian Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces from Indo-Pacific Command interdicted the sanctioned, stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon announced on June 5, 2026. The supertanker, capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. The vessel, also known as the Lenore, was last seen off Sri Lanka's southern coast and appeared almost fully laden. This operation is part of a broader U.S. blockade on Iran's sea trade amid escalating tensions, including Iranian attacks on ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The Indo-Pacific Command stated it will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks supporting Iran.
Defense NewsUS Forces Board Sanctioned Iranian Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina overnight in the Indian Ocean, according to the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command. The supertanker, capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. This operation is part of a broader U.S. blockade on Iran's sea trade, which has led to increased tensions in the region, including Iranian attacks on ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, also known as the Lenore, was last seen off Sri Lanka's southern coast and appeared to be almost fully laden with oil. The Indo-Pacific Command stated they will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks providing material support to Iran.
Military TimesUS Forces Board Sanctioned Iranian Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned, stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean, according to the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command. The operation is part of a broader U.S. blockade on Iran's sea trade amid escalating tensions, with Tehran firing on ships to prevent passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The Davina, a supertanker capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. Ship tracking data showed the vessel, also known as the Lenore, was last seen on June 5 off Sri Lanka's southern coast and appeared almost fully laden with oil. The Indo-Pacific Command stated it will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks supporting Iran.
Defense NewsUS Forces Board Sanctioned Iranian Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean, according to the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command. The supertanker, capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. This operation is part of a broader U.S. blockade on Iran's sea trade, which has seen multiple commercial and oil tankers intercepted in recent months. In response, Tehran has fired on ships to prevent them from sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. The Davina, also known as the Lenore, was last seen on June 5 off Sri Lanka's southern coast, with data indicating it was almost fully laden with oil. The Indo-Pacific Command stated they will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks supporting Iran.
Military TimesUS Forces Board Sanctioned Iranian Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean, according to the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command. The supertanker, capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. Washington has imposed a blockade on Iran's sea trade amid escalating tensions, while Tehran has fired on ships to prevent passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, also known as the Lenore, was last seen off Sri Lanka's southern coast on June 5, with its draft indicating it was almost fully laden with oil. The Indo-Pacific Command stated it will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks providing material support to Iran.
Army TimesUS Forces Board Sanctioned Iranian Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean overnight, according to the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command. The operation is part of a broader U.S. blockade on Iran's sea trade amid escalating tensions, with Tehran firing on ships to prevent passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The Davina, a supertanker capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. Ship tracking data showed the vessel, also known as the Lenore, was last seen on June 5 off Sri Lanka's southern coast and appeared almost fully laden with oil. The Indo-Pacific Command stated it will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks providing material support to Iran.
Marine Corps TimesUS Forces Board Sanctioned Iranian Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean overnight, according to the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command. The operation is part of Washington's ongoing blockade on Iran's sea trade amid escalating tensions, including Iranian attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz. The Davina, a supertanker capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. Ship tracking data showed the vessel, also known as the Lenore, was last seen on June 5 off Sri Lanka's southern coast and appeared to be almost fully laden with oil. The Indo-Pacific Command stated it will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks providing material support to Iran.
Marine Corps TimesUS Forces Board Sanctioned Iranian Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina overnight in the Indian Ocean, the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command announced on June 5, 2026. The supertanker, capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. Washington has imposed a blockade on Iran's sea trade while Tehran has fired on ships to prevent them sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces have intercepted multiple commercial and oil tankers in the Indian Ocean in recent months. The vessel, also known as the Lenore, was last seen off Sri Lanka's southern coast, and shipping data indicated it was almost fully laden with an oil cargo. The Indo-Pacific Command stated they will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks providing material support to Iran.
Navy TimesUS forces board sanctioned Iranian oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean, according to the U.S. military’s Indo-Pacific Command. The supertanker, capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. The vessel, also known as the Lenore, was last seen off Sri Lanka’s southern coast and appeared almost fully laden with oil. This operation is part of a broader U.S. blockade on Iran’s sea trade amid escalating tensions, including Iranian attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces have intercepted multiple commercial and oil tankers in the Indian Ocean in recent months. The Indo-Pacific Command stated it will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks providing material support to Iran.
Air Force TimesUS forces board sanctioned Iranian oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean overnight, according to the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command. The supertanker, capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. The vessel, also known as the Lenore, was last seen off Sri Lanka's southern coast on June 5, nearly fully laden with oil. This operation is part of a broader U.S. blockade on Iran's sea trade, amid escalating tensions where Tehran has fired on ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The Indo-Pacific Command stated it will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks providing material support to Iran.
Air Force TimesUS Forces Board Sanctioned Iranian Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean, the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command announced on Friday. The supertanker, capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. The vessel, also known as the Lenore, was last seen on June 5 off Sri Lanka's southern coast, with ship tracking data indicating it was almost fully laden with an oil cargo. This operation is part of a broader U.S. blockade on Iran's sea trade, amid heightened tensions where Tehran has fired on ships to prevent passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The Indo-Pacific Command stated they will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels providing material support to Iran.
Army TimesUS Forces Board Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon Says
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned, stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean overnight, the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command announced on Friday. The supertanker, capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. The vessel was last seen off Sri Lanka's southern coast and appeared almost fully laden. This operation is part of a broader U.S. blockade on Iran's sea trade, while Tehran has fired on ships to prevent passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The Indo-Pacific Command stated it will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks providing material support to Iran.
Army TimesUS forces board sanctioned Iranian oil tanker in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indian Ocean, according to the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command. The operation occurred overnight as part of Washington's blockade on Iran's sea trade, which has escalated amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. The Davina, a supertanker capable of carrying up to two million barrels of crude oil, was placed under U.S. sanctions in October 2024 for Iranian oil trading. Ship tracking data showed the vessel was last seen off Sri Lanka's southern coast on June 5, with a draft indicating it was almost fully laden with oil. The Pentagon stated that U.S. forces have intercepted multiple commercial and oil tankers in the Indian Ocean in recent months, vowing to continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks providing material support to Iran.
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