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US Navy intercepts Iranian tanker in Indian Ocean

The US Navy has intercepted an Iranian 'shadow fleet' vessel in the Arabian Sea, according to Al Jazeera.

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Indian Ocean
Updated
Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 18:34 UTC
US Navy intercepts Iranian tanker in Indian Ocean
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The United States Navy has intercepted another Iranian 'shadow fleet' vessel as part of its ongoing blockade enforcement. According to an Al Jazeera report, the interception occurred in the Arabian Sea. This action follows the recent interception of the sanctioned tanker M/V Sevan in the Indian Ocean, underscoring the continued US pressure campaign against Iran's maritime activities.
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3d ago@sentdefender

CENTCOM identified the intercepted vessel as the M/V Sevan, a sanctioned "shadow fleet" tanker, and specified the intercepting vessel as the USS Pinckney (DDG 91).

3d ago@Osint613

CENTCOM provided the specific vessel name (M/V Sevan), location (Arabian Sea), and intercepting unit (helicopter from USS Pinckney).

3d ago@Worldsource24

Al Jazeera reports the interception occurred in the Arabian Sea, adding a new location detail to the ongoing enforcement pattern.

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