US intercepts China-Iran military gear, seizes Venezuela oil tanker

• US intercepted a ship carrying sensitive military equipment from China to Iran in the Indian Ocean in November.
• US Special Operations Forces seized and destroyed military-related equipment from the vessel off Sri Lanka's coast.
• The US also seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, escalating pressure on the Maduro government.
• These maritime operations highlight the US strategy of direct intervention against its adversaries.
• Experts believe Venezuela has limited options to retaliate against US actions.

Why It Matters: US naval power is actively enforcing sanctions, disrupting adversaries' economic lifelines.