The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has detained a ship named Epaminodes, suspecting it of collaborating with the United States military. The IRGC reported that the vessel was seized for ignoring warnings and committing maritime violations. According to the IRGC, the ship had made multiple trips to US ports over the last six months, which they consider suspicious behavior amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington. The exact nature of the alleged violations remains unspecified, and key details such as the ship's flag, ownership, and crew nationality are unclear. This incident occurs in a context of strained relations between Iran and the US, particularly concerning vital shipping lanes in the Gulf region, which have been frequent sites of military and security confrontations.