US forces detain Iran-linked tanker amid ceasefire negotiations

United States forces have detained the oil tanker M/T Tifani in the Indian Ocean for smuggling Iranian crude oil, as confirmed by the Pentagon. The operation occurred just before a ceasefire between the US and Iran was set to expire. The Botswana-flagged vessel was reportedly carrying around 2 million barrels of Iranian crude and had previously engaged in multiple ship-to-ship oil transfers in the region. The US military is currently evaluating the next steps regarding the tanker.

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