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'''MV ''Saviz''''' is an Iranian cargo vessel of [[IRISL Group]]. The vesel is used as [[Spy ship|reconnaissance ship]] and swimming base of Iran. It was attacked on 6 April 2021 by [[Israel]] with several [[limpet mine]]s at a position at the [[Red Sea]] close to the [[Eritrea]]n coast.
'''MV ''Saviz''''' is an Iranian cargo vessel of Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines, commonly know by its business name [[IRISL Group]]. The vesel is used as [[Spy ship|reconnaissance ship]] and swimming base of Iran. It was attacked on 6 April 2021 by [[Israel]] with several [[limpet mine]]s at a position at the [[Red Sea]] close to the [[Eritrea]]n coast.


== Ship ==
== Ship ==
The MV ''Saviz'' is registered as a civilian cargo ship and owned by the state-linked [[IRISL Group|Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Attack on Iranian cargo shipped believed to be a paramilitary base |url=https://www.9news.com.au/world/iran-state-tv-acknowledges-mv-saviz-ship-attacked-in-red-sea-believed-to-be-revolutionary-guard-base/11928363-d1af-47cf-bf8a-58780811d020 |access-date=2021-04-07|work=[[Nine News]]}}</ref> The vessel is believed to be a convert base for the paramilitary [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Ground Forces|Revolutionary Guard]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-10-26|title=Iranian Spy Ship Commands Strategic Position on Vital Oil Route|work=[[United States Naval Institute]]|url=https://news.usni.org/2020/10/26/iranian-spy-ship-commands-strategic-position-on-vital-oil-route}}</ref><ref name=washingtonpost>{{Cite news|date=2021-04-07|title=Iran ship said to be Red Sea troop base off Yemen attacked|work=[[Washington Post]]|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/iran-state-tv-acknowledges-ship-attacked-in-red-sea/2021/04/07/42400278-9765-11eb-8f0a-3384cf4fb399_story.html}}</ref> However, [[Tehran]] claimed it was a "non-military ship", helping to "provide security along shipping lines and combat pirates".<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-04-07|title=Iranian 'spy ship' damaged by explosion in Red Sea|work=[[BBC]]|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-56661069}}</ref> According to the [[Combating Terrorism Center|US Combating Terrorism Center]] (USMA), the ship has signals intelligence domes and antennas. It is equipped with at least three [[speedboat]]s on deck, according to CTC, which are used to ferry personnel to Yemen.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-04-07|title=‘Mother ship’, ‘command center’: The Iranian ship ‘Saviz’ attacked in Red Sea|url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2021/04/07/-Mother-ship-command-center-The-Iranian-ship-Saviz-attacked-in-Red-Sea|access-date=2021-04-07|website=[[Al Arabiya English]]|language=en}}</ref>
The MV ''Saviz'' is registered with the [[International Maritime Organization]] as a civilian cargo ship and owned by the state-controlled [[IRISL Group]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Attack on Iranian cargo shipped believed to be a paramilitary base |url=https://www.9news.com.au/world/iran-state-tv-acknowledges-mv-saviz-ship-attacked-in-red-sea-believed-to-be-revolutionary-guard-base/11928363-d1af-47cf-bf8a-58780811d020 |access-date=2021-04-07|work=[[Nine News]]}}</ref> The vessel has been in position in the [[Red Sea]] close to the [[Eritrea]]n coast. It is believed to be a convert base for the paramilitary [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Ground Forces|Revolutionary Guard]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-10-26|title=Iranian Spy Ship Commands Strategic Position on Vital Oil Route|work=[[United States Naval Institute]] |url=https://news.usni.org/2020/10/26/iranian-spy-ship-commands-strategic-position-on-vital-oil-route}}</ref><ref name=washingtonpost>{{Cite news|date=2021-04-07|title=Iran ship said to be Red Sea troop base off Yemen attacked|work=[[Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/iran-state-tv-acknowledges-ship-attacked-in-red-sea/2021/04/07/42400278-9765-11eb-8f0a-3384cf4fb399_story.html}}</ref> However, [[Tehran]] claimed it was a "non-military ship", helping to "provide security along shipping lines and combat pirates".<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-04-07|title=Iranian 'spy ship' damaged by explosion in Red Sea|work=[[BBC]] |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-56661069}}</ref> According to the [[Combating Terrorism Center|US Combating Terrorism Center]] (USMA), the ship has signals intelligence domes and antennas. It is equipped with at least three [[speedboat]]s on deck, according to CTC, which are used to ferry personnel to Yemen.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-04-07|title=‘Mother ship’, ‘command center’: The Iranian ship ‘Saviz’ attacked in Red Sea|url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2021/04/07/-Mother-ship-command-center-The-Iranian-ship-Saviz-attacked-in-Red-Sea|access-date=2021-04-07|website=[[Al Arabiya English]]|language=en}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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The Iranian [[Tasnim News Agency|Tasnim]] news agency reported on the evening of 6 April 2021, that the ''Saviz'' had run into a mine in the Red Sea and was damaged by the explosion.<ref name=politico/> The explosion occurred near the coast of [[Djibouti]], causing minor damage and no fatalities were reported.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rotes Meer: Explosion beschädigt iranisches Schiff |url=https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/explosion-auf-iranischem-schif-101.html|access-date=2021-04-07|website=[[Tagesschau (German TV series)|Tagesschau]]|language=de}}</ref><ref name=politico>{{Cite news|date=2021-04-08|title=Iranian ship said to be Red Sea troop base attacked|work=[[POLITICO]]|url=https://www.politico.com/news/2021/04/08/iran-ship-red-sea-troop-base-attacked-480053}}</ref> At this time the ''Saviz'' was supposed to escort Iranian merchant ships in the Red Sea.<ref name=":1" /> Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed the attack on the ''Saviz'', saying Tehran will pursue the case through international organizations.<ref name=tasnim>{{Cite news|date=2021-04-07|title=Spokesman Confirms Incident Involving Iranian Ship in Red Sea|work=[[Tasnim]]|url=https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2021/04/07/2480581/spokesman-confirms-incident-involving-iranian-ship-in-red-sea}}</ref> Iranian officials suspected the attack have been carried out by [[Israel]], yet did not immediately blame any party.<ref name=washingtonpost/> The spokesperson explained that ''Saviz'', a civilian ship, had been stationed in the Red Sea and the [[Gulf of Aden]] to ensure maritime security in the shipping routes and counter the pirates, noting that the deployment had been announced beforehand in coordination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the regulating body.<ref name=tasnim/> The assault came as Iran and world powers were meeting in [[Vienna]] for the first talks about the U.S. potentially rejoining the [[Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action|Iranian nuclear deal]], which Israel strongly opposes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Iranian ship attacked in the Red Sea, Tehran says |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/7742686/iranian-ship-attacked-red-sea-tehran/|access-date=2021-04-07|website=[[Global News]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=nyt/>
The Iranian [[Tasnim News Agency|Tasnim]] news agency reported on the evening of 6 April 2021, that the ''Saviz'' had run into a mine in the Red Sea and was damaged by the explosion.<ref name=politico/> The explosion occurred near the coast of [[Djibouti]], causing minor damage and no fatalities were reported.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rotes Meer: Explosion beschädigt iranisches Schiff |url=https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/explosion-auf-iranischem-schif-101.html|access-date=2021-04-07|website=[[Tagesschau (German TV series)|Tagesschau]]|language=de}}</ref><ref name=politico>{{Cite news|date=2021-04-08|title=Iranian ship said to be Red Sea troop base attacked|work=[[POLITICO]]|url=https://www.politico.com/news/2021/04/08/iran-ship-red-sea-troop-base-attacked-480053}}</ref> At this time the ''Saviz'' was supposed to escort Iranian merchant ships in the Red Sea.<ref name=":1" /> Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed the attack on the ''Saviz'', saying Tehran will pursue the case through international organizations.<ref name=tasnim>{{Cite news|date=2021-04-07|title=Spokesman Confirms Incident Involving Iranian Ship in Red Sea|work=[[Tasnim]]|url=https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2021/04/07/2480581/spokesman-confirms-incident-involving-iranian-ship-in-red-sea}}</ref> Iranian officials suspected the attack have been carried out by [[Israel]], yet did not immediately blame any party.<ref name=washingtonpost/> The spokesperson explained that ''Saviz'', a civilian ship, had been stationed in the Red Sea and the [[Gulf of Aden]] to ensure maritime security in the shipping routes and counter the pirates, noting that the deployment had been announced beforehand in coordination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the regulating body.<ref name=tasnim/> The assault came as Iran and world powers were meeting in [[Vienna]] for the first talks about the U.S. potentially rejoining the [[Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action|Iranian nuclear deal]], which Israel strongly opposes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Iranian ship attacked in the Red Sea, Tehran says |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/7742686/iranian-ship-attacked-red-sea-tehran/|access-date=2021-04-07|website=[[Global News]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=nyt/>


On 7 April, Israel notified the US that it was responsible for the attack on the ''Saviz''.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Joffre|first=Tzvi|date=2021-04-07|title=Israel notifies US it attacked Iranian ship in Red Sea - report|work=[[The Jerusalem Post]]|url=https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/iranian-ship-attacked-in-the-red-sea-unconfirmed-report-664311}}</ref><ref name=nyt>{{Cite news|date=2021-04-06|title=Israel-Iran Sea Skirmishes Escalate as Mine Damages Iranian Military Ship|work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/06/world/middleeast/israel-iran-ship-mine-attack.html}}</ref>
On 7 April, [[The New York Times]] reported that Israel notified the US that it was responsible for the attack on the ''Saviz''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Joffre |first=Tzvi| date=2021-04-07|title=Israel notifies US it attacked Iranian ship in Red Sea - report |work=[[The Jerusalem Post]]|url=https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/iranian-ship-attacked-in-the-red-sea-unconfirmed-report-664311}}</ref><ref name=nyt>{{Cite news |date=2021-04-06|title=Israel-Iran Sea Skirmishes Escalate as Mine Damages Iranian Military Ship|work=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/06/world/middleeast/israel-iran-ship-mine-attack.html}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 19:07, 9 April 2021

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MV Saviz is an Iranian cargo vessel of Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines, commonly know by its business name IRISL Group. The vesel is used as reconnaissance ship and swimming base of Iran. It was attacked on 6 April 2021 by Israel with several limpet mines at a position at the Red Sea close to the Eritrean coast.

Ship

The MV Saviz is registered with the International Maritime Organization as a civilian cargo ship and owned by the state-controlled IRISL Group.[1] The vessel has been in position in the Red Sea close to the Eritrean coast. It is believed to be a convert base for the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.[2][3] However, Tehran claimed it was a "non-military ship", helping to "provide security along shipping lines and combat pirates".[4] According to the US Combating Terrorism Center (USMA), the ship has signals intelligence domes and antennas. It is equipped with at least three speedboats on deck, according to CTC, which are used to ferry personnel to Yemen.[5]

History

The Israeli newspaper Haaretz citing reports in 2021 that the Saviz had served as the command center for operations in Yemen and Africa.[6] The ship's long presence in the region, has repeatedly been criticized by Saudi Arabia. Experts said, the ship carried out support for Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Yemeni Civil War.

The Saviz came to the Red Sea in late 2016, according to ship-tracking data. The ship has drifted off the Dahlak archipelago, a chain of islands off the coast of the nearby Eritrea in the Red Sea. It received supply replenishments and switched crew via passing Iranian vessels using the waterway.

The Saviz was sanctioned in 2018 by the US President Donald Trump administration, and the vessel was placed on the Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN).[7]

Mine incident in 2021

Since 25 February 2021, there had been three other reported attacks on Iranian- or Israeli-owned shipping by both sides.[8]

The Iranian Tasnim news agency reported on the evening of 6 April 2021, that the Saviz had run into a mine in the Red Sea and was damaged by the explosion.[9] The explosion occurred near the coast of Djibouti, causing minor damage and no fatalities were reported.[10][9] At this time the Saviz was supposed to escort Iranian merchant ships in the Red Sea.[6] Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed the attack on the Saviz, saying Tehran will pursue the case through international organizations.[11] Iranian officials suspected the attack have been carried out by Israel, yet did not immediately blame any party.[3] The spokesperson explained that Saviz, a civilian ship, had been stationed in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to ensure maritime security in the shipping routes and counter the pirates, noting that the deployment had been announced beforehand in coordination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the regulating body.[11] The assault came as Iran and world powers were meeting in Vienna for the first talks about the U.S. potentially rejoining the Iranian nuclear deal, which Israel strongly opposes.[12][13]

On 7 April, The New York Times reported that Israel notified the US that it was responsible for the attack on the Saviz.[14][13]

References

  1. ^ "Attack on Iranian cargo shipped believed to be a paramilitary base". Nine News. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
  2. ^ "Iranian Spy Ship Commands Strategic Position on Vital Oil Route". United States Naval Institute. 2020-10-26.
  3. ^ a b "Iran ship said to be Red Sea troop base off Yemen attacked". Washington Post. 2021-04-07.
  4. ^ "Iranian 'spy ship' damaged by explosion in Red Sea". BBC. 2021-04-07.
  5. ^ "'Mother ship', 'command center': The Iranian ship 'Saviz' attacked in Red Sea". Al Arabiya English. 2021-04-07. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
  6. ^ a b "Explosion auf iranischem Schiff Saviz im Roten Meer". Der Standard (in Austrian German). Retrieved 2021-04-07.
  7. ^ "Publication of Updates to OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and 13599 List Removals". United States Department of the Treasury. 2018-05-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ "Israel attacks Iranian command ship in Red Sea: Report". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
  9. ^ a b "Iranian ship said to be Red Sea troop base attacked". POLITICO. 2021-04-08.
  10. ^ "Rotes Meer: Explosion beschädigt iranisches Schiff". Tagesschau (in German). Retrieved 2021-04-07.
  11. ^ a b "Spokesman Confirms Incident Involving Iranian Ship in Red Sea". Tasnim. 2021-04-07.
  12. ^ "Iranian ship attacked in the Red Sea, Tehran says". Global News. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
  13. ^ a b "Israel-Iran Sea Skirmishes Escalate as Mine Damages Iranian Military Ship". The New York Times. 2021-04-06.
  14. ^ Joffre, Tzvi (2021-04-07). "Israel notifies US it attacked Iranian ship in Red Sea - report". The Jerusalem Post.

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