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You're referring to the recent incident involving an Iranian vessel.

On April 15, 2021, the United States Navy seized an Iranian vessel, the "Wahed", in the Persian Gulf for allegedly violating international maritime law. The vessel was intercepted by the USS John P. Murtha, a U.S. Navy amphibious transport dock ship, after it failed to respond to repeated requests to stop.

According to the U.S. Navy, the Wahed was carrying a cargo of over 1,000 tons of heavy machinery, including cranes and bulldozers, which were allegedly being smuggled to Yemen in violation of a United Nations arms embargo.

The seizure of the Iranian vessel has sparked tensions between the United States and Iran, with Tehran accusing Washington of "piracy" and "violating international law". The incident has also raised concerns about the potential for further escalation in the region.

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