US aircraft disable two Palau-flagged vessels over Iran blockade violations
US aircraft disabled the Palau-flagged tankers M/T Marivex and M/T Settebello earlier this week for attempting to breach the blockade by sailing to an Iranian port or transporting Iranian oil.
Earlier this week, US aircraft disabled two Palau-flagged vessels: M/T Marivex on Monday and M/T Settebello on Tuesday, according to reports.
Marivex violated the blockade by attempting to sail to an Iranian port, while Settebello attempted to transport Iranian oil. The incidents highlight ongoing tensions in the region and enforcement of sanctions against Iran.
Source: First Squawk