US military boards commercial ship suspected of attempting to evade Iran blockade
The US military boarded a commercial vessel, the M/V Blue Star III, suspected of attempting to reach Iran in violation of US sanctions. After inspection, the ship was released, with the incident occurring in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The US has increased maritime enforcement efforts to intercept and redirect vessels bound for Iran.
- ▪US Marines boarded the M/V Blue Star III in the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪The vessel was suspected of attempting to evade US sanctions by delivering goods to Iran.
- ▪The US military released the ship after inspection.
- ▪Video footage of the boarding was published by the US military.
- ▪The US enforces a maritime blockade to restrict shipments to Iran.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:07:58 +0200 |
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