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U.S. forces conducted a maritime interdiction operation and boarded the sanctioned stateless tanker MT Davina in the Indian Ocean overnight, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) announced Friday, as part of broader efforts to disrupt illicit networks providing material support to Iran.
INDOPACOM said U.S. forces carried out a "maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding" of the MT Davina, located in the Indian Ocean within the command's area of responsibility. The operation took place overnight.
No further details were provided regarding the vessel's cargo, crew, or destination, and no information was released concerning detentions, seizures, or injuries during the operation.
The command described MT Davina as a "sanctioned stateless" vessel and said the action was part of broader efforts to disrupt illicit maritime networks and enforce sanctions.
In a statement posted on X, INDOPACOM said the enforcement posture would continue without geographic limitation.
"We will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels providing material support to Iran, wherever they operate," the statement said.
"International waters cannot be used as a shield by sanctioned actors," it added, noting, "the Department of War will continue to deny illicit actors and their vessels freedom of maneuver in the maritime domain."
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