US forces intercept sanctioned vessel Sevan and order return to Iran

6 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 25

A US Navy helicopter from USS Pinckney stopped the Sevan in the Arabian Sea, with the vessel now turning back under escort.
The Sevan is among 19 ships recently sanctioned for transporting Iranian oil and gas, and is the 37th vessel redirected since the blockade began.
This action is part of ongoing US efforts to enforce sanctions and maintain a blockade on Iranian ports to limit Tehran’s energy revenues.

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