Arzin Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

The MV Pardis, an Iranian-owned ship, is reportedly en route to the Port of Mombasa, Kenya, where it is expected to dock this week. The vessel has been associated with the transportation of Cyclotrimethylene Trinitramine (RDX), a potent explosive powder, according to reports from allafrica on July 26, 2012. This ship has raised alarms amid ongoing discussions around potential U.S. sanctions targeting Iranian maritime operations, with concerns that vessels may be re-flagged to obscure their true ownership. Sources shared with The Star indicate that the MV Pardis has made 23 calls at the Mombasa port over time, with its last reported visit allegedly involving a cargo of explosives linked to two Iranian nationals, Ahmad Mohammed and Sayed Mousavi, who are facing terrorism charges. The ship's manifest suggests that it was carrying approximately 200 containers, manned by six security personnel and nine crew members during its most recent docking. Despite these serious allegations, the Iranian government has categorically denied the accusations. Iranian Ambassador to Kenya Malek Hossein Givzad has described the claims as "false" and indicative of a broader smear campaign orchestrated by the U.S., Israel, and certain European Union member states, aimed at undermining Iran’s international standing. This incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding maritime security and the geopolitical complexities of global shipping routes.