U.S. Forces Conduct Maritime Interdiction of Sanctioned Tanker Veronica III in Indian Ocean
The Panamanian-flagged tanker, IMO 9326055, transported cargo in violation of sanctions related to oil trade with Iran and Venezuela.
INDO-PACIFIC — U.S. forces boarded the Veronica III on February 14, following surveillance from Venezuelan waters across the Atlantic.
The Panamanian-flagged tanker, IMO 9326055, transported cargo in violation of sanctions related to oil trade with Iran and Venezuela. Personnel from an amphibious assault ship executed the operation without reported issues.
The interdiction continues a series of seizures, including the Aquila II and Gallileo, under established enforcement measures.








