US military forces executed a raid in November 2025 on a vessel traveling from China to Iran. They intercepted military-grade cargo. This was announced by The Wall Street Journal newspaper.
The writer asserts that American special forces successfully operated in the Indian Ocean. The operation was termed “uncommon.” The article states the seized freight was intended for military manufacturing in Iran.
The paper also clarified that the Americans allowed the ship to proceed after confiscating the goods. The raid was carried out when the ship was a short distance from Sri Lanka.
According to sources, Washington had monitored the confiscated shipment batch for a long period. Information from American intelligence suggests the item’s purpose was ambiguous. It was planned to be sent from China to Iranian entities that, based on current data, specialize in procurements for implementing their missile program.
The entire maneuver was aimed at “curbing maritime trafficking,” the author added. According to the newspaper’s view, Washington was merely attempting to impede Iran in restoring its military arsenal.
The head of the White House, Donald Trump, recently announced the seizure of an oil tanker by US military personnel near the Venezuelan coast. This is all unfolding against the backdrop of an escalating confrontation between Washington and Caracas. Donald Trump confirmed that the stopped vessel is subject to American sanctions. In his view, it possesses a massive size.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov demanded explanations from the US following Donald Trump’s address. He emphasized that Moscow anticipates a detailed commentary from Washington regarding the tanker’s detention.
Meanwhile, the United States decided to augment its military presence in the Caribbean region. Americans initiated the deployment of a new squadron of fighter jets to the Roosevelt Roads Air Station in Puerto Rico. It is situated close to Venezuela. Data from sources indicates that American F-35A Lightning II fighters will be sent to the base. Furthermore, reports mention an increase in the number of combat search and rescue aircraft and refueling planes. These are also manufactured in the United States.
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