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April 19, 2026
U.S. Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship Amid Tensions
- The U.S. Navy seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska after it ignored warnings during a six-hour standoff.
- President Trump confirmed the USS Spruance disabled the ship's engine room, allowing U.S. Marines to board and search it.
- This incident marks the first interception of an Iranian vessel since the U.S. blockade began, with Iran promising to retaliate.
6 Sources
- US takes Iran-flagged ship into custody, Trump saysApr 19, 2026 at 7:52 PM · Axios
- U.S. says it seized an Iranian cargo ship, ceasefire expires soonApr 19, 2026 at 9:01 PM · NPR
- U.S. Fires on Iranian Cargo Ship in Arabian SeaApr 19, 2026 at 11:29 PM · NYT
- How daring US raid of Iranian tanker unfolded in six-hour standoff in the Strait of HormuzApr 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM · Independent
- U.S. Has Turned Back 27 Ships Since Strait of Hormuz Blockade StartedApr 20, 2026 at 6:45 PM · NYT
- What to know as U.S. seizes Iranian tanker, questions linger about peace talksApr 21, 2026 at 12:46 AM · CBS News