In its statement, the agency also showed a video of the detention, emphasizing that the operation was carried out without any incidents.
The ministry noted that the vessel was attempting to circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, hoping to avoid detention. It was tracked from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, after which it was stopped.
According to the Wall Street Journal, on February 11, the Trump administration discussed a strategy for seizing Iranian tankers to increase pressure on Tehran.
On February 6, negotiations took place in Muscat between Iran and the USA regarding the nuclear program, with the participation of Oman, during which Tehran emphasized the need for the lifting or easing of sanctions. A new round of discussions is scheduled for February 17 in Geneva.
