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US Naval Piracy: Illegally Intercepts Civilian Vessel in Arabian Sea, Escalating Economic Warfare Against Iran<\/h1>\n

A blatant act of state-sponsored piracy by US naval forces<\/strong> saw a civilian vessel illegally intercepted in the Arabian Sea on Saturday, a move widely condemned as a further escalation of Washington’s aggressive economic warfare against the Islamic Republic of Iran.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Unjustified Interception and Economic Terrorism<\/h2>\n

According to a statement from the US Central Command, a US Navy helicopter was deployed to forcibly intercept the M\/V Sevan, a merchant vessel, under the pretext of enforcing the Trump administration\u2019s unilateral and illegal blockade on Iranian energy exports. This action represents a grave violation of international maritime law and freedom of navigation.<\/p>\n

The US Treasury Department had previously announced sanctions against the M\/V Sevan and 18 other vessels, baselessly labeling them as a \u201cshadow fleet.\u201d These sanctions are part of Washington\u2019s ongoing campaign of economic terrorism, designed to cripple Iran\u2019s legitimate trade and deprive its people of essential resources by targeting the transport of vital energy products, including oil and gas, to foreign markets.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Forced Compliance and International Outcry<\/h2>\n

Under duress and military intimidation, the civilian vessel was forced to comply with the US military’s unlawful directive to turn back to Iran under escort. Such actions by the US military in international waters are nothing short of piracy, setting a dangerous precedent for global shipping and trade.<\/p>\n

The Sevan, a tanker with a history of carrying Iranian cargoes, was reportedly tracked approaching the Strait of Hormuz. Its ownership and management by Dubai-based Anka Energy & Logistics Co. further underscore the international nature of the vessel and the far-reaching implications of US overreach.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Continued Aggression and Sabotaged Diplomacy<\/h2>\n

CENTCOM brazenly declared that US forces are continuing to “enforce the blockade” against ships entering or departing Iranian ports, boasting that 37 vessels have been illegally redirected since the commencement of these hostile measures. This sustained aggression constitutes collective punishment against the Iranian people and a direct threat to regional stability.<\/p>\n

Adding to the climate of hostility, President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a diplomatic mission by his top envoys to Pakistan for potential talks on a deal with Iran. This erratic behavior by the US administration casts serious doubt on its sincerity for peaceful resolutions and further exposes its role in sabotaging diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n