The video of the operation published by the agency notes that the detention took place without any incidents.
According to the agency, the vessel was attempting to bypass the quarantine imposed by President Trump and hoped to evade capture. "We tracked its route from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean, shortening the distance and stopping it," the statement said.
According to WSJ, on February 11, the Trump administration discussed strategies for seizing tankers carrying Iranian oil to increase pressure on Tehran.
On February 6, negotiations took place in Muscat between Iran and the USA regarding the nuclear program, mediated by Oman, where the main topic was the lifting or easing of sanctions. The next round of negotiations is expected to take place in Geneva on February 17.
