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US forces seize third sanctioned oil tanker, Pentagon says

US forces have intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker, the Bertha, in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from Caribbean waters. This marks the third such seizure, with the vessel accused of defying Iran-related sanctions. The Pentagon confirmed the successful boarding, highlighting their commitment to enforcing maritime sanctions across vast distances.

24 Feb 2026 8:30 pm