BREAKING: US SEIZES ANOTHER Iran Ship As Talks In Question

The US Department of War announced another maritime interdiction and boarding of a stateless sanctioned vessel (MTFI) in the Indo-Pacific region, explicitly stating global enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit networks supporting Iran. This follows a previous seizure and signals a broader, global blockade strategy, not just limited to the Strait of Hormuz.

The Department of War announcement states, 'US forces just conducted a right of visit maritime interdiction and boarding of the stateless sanctioned MTFI without incident in the Indoaccom area of responsibility... will pursue global maritime enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit networks and interdict sanctioned vessels providing material support to Iran anywhere that they operate.'

Analysis of recent ship seizures suggests the US blockade is primarily targeting military technology and assistance for Iran's war effort, rather than solely oil. Seized vessels were suspected of carrying military tech or chemicals vital for Iran's missile program, indicating a strategic focus on crippling Iran's rearmament capabilities.

The host notes, 'this was quote without incident in the Indopaccom... both of those were either on route from China and are suspected to have some sort of either military technology or assistance andor uh there's a specific chemical I was reading about, which is very helpful to the Iranian missile program.'

An initial 'backdoor understanding' for de-escalation, where Iran's foreign minister announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, was immediately undermined by Trump's subsequent insistence on maintaining the US blockade indefinitely. This erratic behavior, possibly influenced by Israeli calls, caused Iran to halt further negotiations, viewing it as a breach of diplomatic trust.

Jeremy Scahill states, 'there was I'm told a sort of backdoor understanding that Arachi would post that and then Trump would say what he wanted about the good news... But then whether he got called by the Israelis or... Trump then moments later says, 'Wait a minute, no, we're we're keeping our blockade in force.''

Iranian officials express deep distrust towards US negotiators like Jared Kushner and Steve Witoff, citing their lack of technical expertise and intelligence suggesting they were receiving information and direction from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during negotiations. This perception of Israeli interference compromises the legitimacy and effectiveness of US diplomatic efforts.

Jeremy Scahill reports, 'Iranians told me that they have intelligence that uh Wickoff and Kushner, particularly Kushner, that they were getting information from the Israelis during the negotiations.'

Iran is not solely relying on a deal with the US, actively engaging in parallel discussions with strategic partners, including nuclear powers like China and likely Russia. This strategy aims to establish a different form of deterrence and restore regional balance, preparing for a scenario where Trump's erratic behavior or Israeli influence prevents a comprehensive agreement.

Jeremy Scahill states, 'Iranian officials told me that they've been engaged in parallel discussions with their own strategic partners, including nuclear powers. By that I take it to mean China primarily, but also likely Russia, about uh what it looks like to establish a different form of deterrence or restore what they perceive as regional balance.'