在最近中东地区紧张局势升级的情况下，伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队于2024年4月13日扣留了一艘悬挂葡萄牙国旗的货船MSC Aries，指控其违反海事法。

在伊朗和以色列之间的紧张局势加剧之际，伊朗革命卫队在至关重要的霍尔木兹海峡扣押了这艘船。

伊朗外交部在2024年4月15日发表的一份声明中证实了该船与以色列的联系。

此前，德黑兰曾威胁要对其认为是以色列于2024年4月1日袭击其驻大***领事馆的事件进行反击。

事件发生后，伊朗发出警告，称这条关键航线可能会被关闭。

伊朗外交部发言人纳西尔·卡纳尼(Naseer Kanani)声称，MSC Aries在没有接听伊朗当局的电话后进入了伊朗领海。

据伊朗官方电视台报道，扣押船只的是一架卫队直升机。

MSC Aries号的运营商MSC证实了此次扣押，并透露正在与负责人合作，以确保该船的安全返回和25名船员的健康。

MSC从Gortal Shipping租赁了这艘船，该公司是Zodiac Maritime的子公司，部分由以色列企业家Eyal Ofer所有。

最近对MSC Aries的扣押以及以色列对加沙的袭击、伊朗团体与以色列或美国军队在几个中东国家的冲突加剧了紧张局势。

作为对这一事件的回应，以色列外交部长卡茨指责伊朗的海盗行为，而以色列军方发言人丹尼尔·哈加里少将警告说，如果伊朗选择进一步升级局势，可能会产生潜在的后果。

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英文原文

In a recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East region, Iran’s IRGC detained the MSC Aries, a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship, on April 13, 2024, charging for maritime law violations.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps seized the vessel in the crucial Strait of Hormuz amid increased tensions between Iran and Israel.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed the ship’s connection with Israel in a statement issued on April 15, 2024.

The incident comes after Tehran’s threat to strike back for what it believed to be an Israeli attack on its consulate in Damascus on April 1, 2024.

Following this incident, Iran issued warnings about the potential closure of the crucial shipping route.

Naseer Kanani, a spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, claims that the MSC Aries entered the Iranian territorial waters after failing to answer calls from Iranian authorities.

According to Iranian official television, the seizure was carried out by a Guards helicopter that seized the vessel.

MSC, the operator of the MSC Aries, confirmed the seizure and disclosed that it is working with those in charge to ensure the ship’s safe return and the well-being of its 25 crew members.

MSC leased the ship from Gortal Shipping, a Zodiac Maritime affiliate partially owned by Israeli entrepreneur Eyal Ofer.

The recent seizure of the MSC Aries adds to already heightened regional tensions, which have been worsened by Israel’s assault in Gaza and conflicts between Iranian groups and Israeli or US forces in several Middle Eastern nations.

In response to the event, Israeli Foreign Minister Katz accused Iran of piracy, while Israeli military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari warned of the potential consequences if Iran chose to escalate the situation even further.

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