US Military Plans to Target Iran-Linked Ships in International Waters

(MENAFN) According to reports, the United States military is preparing to begin operations in the coming days aimed at intercepting and boarding vessels connected to Iran in international waters, potentially seizing certain ships.

Officials indicated that the move would involve pursuing Iranian-flagged vessels as well as ships suspected of providing support to Tehran. One senior military official stated that the U.S. "will actively pursue any Iranian-flagged vessel or any vessel attempting to provide material support to Iran."

The reported plan would allow U.S. forces to take control of ships linked to Iran across various regions, including tankers transporting Iranian oil beyond the Persian Gulf and vessels suspected of carrying military-related supplies.

The operation is expected to involve multiple commands, including forces based in the Indo-Pacific region, as part of a broader strategy.

This development is seen as part of an intensified pressure campaign against Iran, described as "Economic Fury," aimed at increasing economic and strategic pressure. The effort comes as a temporary ceasefire between the two sides is nearing its expiration.

Officials also expressed confidence that the naval measures, alongside broader economic actions, "will help facilitate a peace deal," according to statements cited by reports.

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