U.S. Navy intercepts Iran-linked vessel in Arabian Sea

U.S. Navy intercepts Iran-linked shadow fleet vessel in Arabian Sea, Treasury sanctions 19 ships for billions in illegal energy trade. | Contesto: cronaca

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The U.S. Navy has intercepted an Iran-linked vessel in the Arabian Sea, marking a significant escalation in maritime enforcement against Tehran’s use of a so-called “shadow fleet” to circumvent international sanctions. The operation, which took place in international waters, targeted the M/V Sevan, a ship identified by the U.S. Department of Treasury as part of a network of 19 vessels sanctioned for transporting billions of dollars worth of Iranian energy products to foreign markets. The interception underscores Washington’s intensified efforts to disrupt revenue streams that fund Iran’s regional activities, including support for proxy forces and its nuclear program. The M/V Sevan and the 18 other vessels were added to the Treasury’s sanctions list after investigators linked them to a covert shipping operation that moves Iranian crude oil and petrochemicals to buyers in Asia and other regions. According to the Treasury Department, these ships often employ deceptive practices such as falsifying their registration, turning off tracking transmitters, and conducting ship-to-ship transfers at sea to evade detection. The sanctioned fleet is believed to have collectively transported billions of dollars in Iranian energy products, providing a critical source of hard currency for the Iranian government amid tight economic restrictions. The Arabian Sea interception is part of a broader campaign by the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, which has increased patrols and boardings in the region to enforce sanctions and counter smuggling. While the Navy did not disclose whether any crew members were detained or cargo seized, the operation sends a clear message to ship owners, insurers, and flag states that participate in or facilitate Iranian oil trade. The U.S. has repeatedly warned that it will hold accountable any entity involved in moving Iranian petroleum, which it says violates both U.S. and UN sanctions. The shadow fleet phenomenon has grown in recent years as Iran and other sanctioned nations, including Russia and Venezuela, have sought to bypass global financial and shipping restrictions. These vessels often operate under flags of convenience from countries with lax oversight,...

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