U.S. Navy Intercepts Iranian Energy Tanker in Arabian Sea Blockade
Under the mandate of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces intercepted the M/V Sevan in the Arabian Sea on April 27, 2026. The vessel, which was recently sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury, was found to be transporting Iranian energy products in violation of the ongoing maritime blockade. This operation is part of a broader effort to dismantle Iran's security and nuclear infrastructure, with CENTCOM reporting that 37 vessels have been redirected from Iranian ports since mid-April.