US Boards Iranian Oil Supertanker Majestic X in Indian Ocean as Blockade Enforcement Expands

U.S. forces boarded the sanctioned supertanker Majestic X in the Indian Ocean, according to a Pentagon statement posted on X, marking the latest enforcement action in Washington’s blockade of Iranian shipping. The vessel, also known as the Phonix, is a Very Large Crude Carrier capable of transporting about 2 million barrels of oil.

• The Pentagon said the overnight operation involved a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the Majestic X.
• The ship was described as stateless and as transporting oil from Iran.
• The action took place in the Indian Ocean, extending U.S. enforcement well beyond waters near Iran.
• The Majestic X is also known as the Phonix and is classified as a VLCC.
• The boarding followed other recent interdictions involving the tankers Hedy and Hero II.
• Another tanker, Dorena, has been operating under U.S. Navy escort after attempting to breach the blockade.
• Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains far below normal levels amid continued conflict and enforcement actions.

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Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.