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US intercepts sanctioned Iranian ‘shadow fleet’ vessel in Arabian Sea

The U.S. military intercepted a sanctioned vessel in the Arabian Sea on Saturday that is part of Iran‘s “shadow fleet.” U.S. Central Command said the vessel, Sevan, was blocked by a Navy helicopter and ordered to turn around and head back to Iran under U.S. escort. The ship is “c

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US intercepts sanctioned Iranian ‘shadow fleet’ vessel in Arabian SeaThe U.S. military intercepted a sanctioned vessel in the Arabian Sea on Saturday that is part of Iran‘s “shadow fleet.” U.S. Central Command said the vessel, Sevan, was blocked by a Navy helicopter and ordered to turn around and head back to Iran under U.S. escort. The ship is “c
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