U.S. Forces Intercept Ship Violating Maritime Ban Imposed by Washington

The U.S. Department of Defense announced the execution of an interception and inspection operation on a ship that attempted to challenge a maritime ban imposed by the U.S. administration under former President Donald Trump, as part of security measures aimed at enforcing compliance with U.S. maritime procedures.

The ship was tracked through several maritime areas

The department stated, in a statement reported by Reuters, that U.S. forces detected the ship "Veronica 3" and tracked its course from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, before it was intercepted within the scope of U.S. Pacific Command operations.

Inspection without incidents or escalation

The U.S. Department of Defense clarified that the forces boarded the ship and conducted a maritime inspection during the night hours, confirming that the operation took place without any incidents or confrontations, as part of the established security procedures.

Security measures to enforce maritime restrictions

This operation is part of the United States' efforts to monitor the movement of ships suspected of violating imposed restrictions or sanctions, amid tensions related to maritime security and freedom of navigation in several international passages.