The True Post (Web News) US special forces raided a ship bound for Iran from China last month during a covert operation in the Indian Ocean and seized defense equipment.
Which was later destroyed on the spot. This operation is being described as part of US efforts to prevent possible arms shipments to Iran. According to the US newspaper report, the ship was heading from China to Iran and was carrying important components related to Iran’s conventional weapons. Based on intelligence information, US special forces stopped the ship in international waters near Sri Lanka and conducted a thorough search.
The report states that the defense equipment found during the search was seized and destroyed there, so that it could not be transferred to Iran. After the operation was completed, the ship was allowed to travel further. According to US officials, this operation was carried out based on secret intelligence information, however, no further details were immediately released regarding the nature, quantity and possible military use of the seized equipment. US officials say that such operations are necessary to ensure security in the region and to effectively implement the sanctions imposed on Iran.
Defense experts say that the incident not only further highlights the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, but also raises questions about possible defense cooperation between China and Iran. According to analysts, this action by US forces in the Indian Ocean is a sign that the United States is keeping a close eye on any suspicious military activity in the region. According to experts, such actions could lead to an increase in tensions between world powers in the coming days, especially at a time when the Middle East and Asia are already under severe geopolitical pressure.
