Washington reportedly aims to ramp up pressure on Tehran beyond the naval blockade to force it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and abandon its nuclear program
The US military is preparing to track, intercept, and board Iran-linked oil tankers and seize commercial ships tied to Tehran in international waters worldwide, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing sources.
The move is part of a broader strategy dubbed “Operation Economic Fury,” aimed at cutting off Iran’s key revenue and supply channels, with the US Navy expected to begin implementation “in the coming days.”
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine already warned earlier this week that the US could expand operations against Iran’s maritime network beyond the region.
“The joint force… will actively pursue any Iranian-flagged vessel or any vessel attempting to provide material support to Iran. This includes dark fleet vessels carrying Iranian oil,” he said, signaling the campaign would not be limited to the Persian Gulf.
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