US EditionUS intercepts sanctioned merchant vessel in Arabian Sea, Central Command says
- The U.S. Navy intercepted the merchant vessel M/V Sevan in the Arabian Sea, redirecting it back to Iranian waters as part of a naval blockade targeting Iran's shadow fleet sanctioned for illicit energy exports.
- U.S. Central Command reported that since the blockade began, 37 vessels have been redirected, enforcing sanctions and preventing ships linked to Iranian ports from entering or leaving.
- Some sanctioned vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz undeterred, while U.S. forces continue operations to enforce sanctions and maintain control in the region.
- The blockade is enforced by U.S. naval forces with ongoing military and diplomatic efforts, and additional naval forces are deploying soon.
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The operation was conducted with the destroyer USS Pinkney.
On Saturday, the US Central Command intercepted the sanctions vessel "Sevan" carrying Iranian oil in the Arabian Sea. It was part of a 19-ship "shadow fleet" transporting Iranian oil and gas abroad. A helicopter from the USS Pinckney intercepted the vessel. The vessel is now returning to Iran under escort. A total of 37 vessels have been redirected since the blockade began.
A helicopter from USS »Pinckney« stops a ship in the Arabian Sea that, according to the US, exports oil and gas to the Tehran regime. The ship is now escorted back to Iran.
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