Iran-linked oil tankers Tifani and Phonix sail west after US interdiction

12 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 27

US forces boarded the Tifani on April 21 and the Phonix, also known as Majestic X, on April 23 near Sri Lanka.
The Pentagon described the actions as maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boardings, but has not specified the vessels' next destination or fate.
The tankers, previously linked to Iran, continue their westward journey following US intervention, with the situation's broader implications for regional maritime security still unclear.

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