What Crew Members Say About Majestic-X

**Title: U.S. Forces Successfully Intercept Sanctioned Tanker 'Majestic X' in Indian Ocean** In a decisive operation, U.S. military forces have successfully intercepted the stateless tanker 'Majestic X' in the Indian Ocean, situated between Sri Lanka and Indonesia. This location is notably near where American forces previously seized the oil tanker 'Tifani' on April 23, 2026. The 'Majestic X', which sails under the flag of Guyana, was apprehended while transporting Iranian oil, raising significant concerns regarding adherence to international sanctions. This vessel was initially named the "Phonix" and has been on the U.S. Treasury Department's sanctions list since 2024 due to its involvement in the illegal smuggling of Iranian crude oil, which violates U.S. sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran. For further details, including images and video from the operation, visit: [Turkey Today](https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/us-seizes-another-tanker-carrying-iranian-oil-in-indian-ocean-3218665).

On Dec 3, 2024, the United States announced sanctions on 35 entities and vessels that have been involved in the transport of Iranian petroleum and derivatives to foreign markets. The reasons for this have been cited to be the Iranian attacks on Israel on Oct 1 as well as Iranian announcements of nuclear escalations. The goal of the sanctions has been stated to be hamstringing the Iranian nuclear program, the advancement of their drones and missiles, and their sponsoring of terrorist proxies by cutting off the funding from the sale of oil. A total of 35 entities and vessels have been targeted in this most recent move. 18 tankers have been sanctioned, being alleged to have shipped tens of millions of barrels of oil for Iran. In addition to these vessels, a number of entities that operate and manage these vessels, as well as those that facilitate the sale of Iranian oil, have also been sanctioned. The 'Rioo Napo' and 'Lara II' have been sanctioned as they are owned and managed by India-based Vision Ship Management LLP, which has been sanctioned itself. The RIO NAPO has also carried Iranian Naptha to the UAE in the past. The 'Tonil' has been known to skirt previous sanctions and transport millions of barrels of Iranian oil. The tanker is owned and managed by the sanctioned Ukrainian Lightship Management Ltd. Another sanctioned company, the Indian Tightship Shipping Management (OPC) Private Ltd,, is also known to be involved in the ship’s management.

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