US Navy Intercepts Vessel Linked to Iran in Arabian Sea

Published: 2026-04-26T06:39:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: WION (citing CENTCOM)
Original source

The US Navy, through a helicopter deployed from the USS Pinckney, intercepted the M/V Sevan in the Arabian Sea. This vessel is reportedly part of Iran's 'shadow fleet' and has faced US Treasury sanctions for transporting Iranian energy products. The ship is now complying with US military instructions to return to Iran under escort, as announced by US Central Command.

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