April 26, 2026
US Forces Intercept, Turn Back Iran-Linked Tanker in Arabian Sea
The U.S. Central Command said the tanker began 'complying with U.S. military direction to turn back to Iran under escort.'
TL;DR
- A U.S. Navy helicopter intercepted the M/V Sevan tanker.
- The tanker was in the Arabian Sea and had been sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department.
- The sanctions were for transporting Iranian petrochemical exports.
- The tanker complied with U.S. military orders and turned back towards Iran.
- The interception was announced by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).