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US intercepts vessel in Arabian Sea over Iran embargo
April 26, 2026
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US intercepts vessel in Arabian Sea over Iran embargo The US Central Command (Centcom) said it intercepted a commercial vessel in the Arabian Sea that was attempting to breach an embargo related to Iran. The ship, identified as “Sevan,” was described as part of a network transporting Iranian oil and gas products. Centcom said a US Navy helicopter from the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney carried out the interception.
The vessel is now complying with US directives and is being escorted back toward Iran. Yesterday, M/V Sevan was among 19 “shadow fleet” vessels sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Treasury for activities related to transporting billions of dollars worth of Iranian energy, oil and gas products, including propane and butane, to foreign markets. Earlier today, Sevan pic.twitter.com/7HdJ5iHNF7 — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 25, 2026
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