US Navy SEALs boarded China-to-Iran cargo ship in November, seized Chinese military equipment, then let vessel continue in stunning operation revealed December 2025. The $2M dual-use components could be used for both civilian and military purposes, but US only took weapons tech, not other cargo. Officials destroyed the seized material while ship proceeded to Iran. This unprecedented maritime interdiction signals aggressive new posture against China-Iran military cooperation. Trump administration uses sanctions as legal cover for what critics call state-sponsored piracy. We analyze this shockingly bold move and its implications for US-China relations.
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