What Happened
Iran Blockade Enforced In Arabian Sea
The US Central Command has intercepted a sanctioned merchant vessel, identified as the Sevan, in the Arabian Sea, according to Reuters. The vessel was part of a ‘shadow fleet’ transporting Iranian oil and gas products to foreign markets. The US Navy helicopter from the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney intercepted the vessel, which is currently complying with US military direction to turn back to Iran under escort. This development is part of ongoing efforts to enforce the blockade of Iran, with 37 ships having been ‘redirected’ since the blockade began, as reported by Reuters.