U.S. Intercepts Ship with Chinese Missile Components Bound for Iran, Preventing Potential Escalation
A U.S. special operations team recently intercepted a ship off the coast of Sri Lanka, confiscating cargo that included dual-use components manufactured in China. These components, such as spectrometers and gyroscopes, are capable of enhancing the precision of guided missiles and were reportedly en route to Iran. This interception aligns with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1929, which mandates the inspection and seizure of vessels suspected of carrying prohibited cargo, including missile-related items. The U.S. Treasury has also sanctioned a network of companies across China, Iran, Turkey, and the UAE involved in supplying these components to Iran. The intercepted ship, identified as the Panama-flagged bulk carrier Shun Kai Xing, was specifically mentioned in the sanctions notice for transporting equipment used in the production of guidance systems for weapons. 
