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April 19, 2026
U.S. Seizes Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship in Gulf of Oman
- The U.S. Navy seized the Iranian cargo ship TOUSKA after it attempted to breach a naval blockade, with President Trump confirming the action.
- Trump stated the ship was stopped after its crew ignored warnings, leading U.S. forces to damage the engine room.
- The U.S. is facing challenges in its ceasefire with Iran, prompting new peace talks led by Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan.
5 Sources
- Trump says U.S. struck and seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of OmanApr 19, 2026 at 7:37 PM · CNBC
- Trump says US Navy forcibly seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Strait of HormuzApr 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM · The Hill
- Trump says U.S. Marines have seized Iranian ship and says it tried to evade blockadeApr 19, 2026 at 8:55 PM · Independent
- Trump says U.S. Marines have seized Iranian ship and says it tried to evade blockadeApr 19, 2026 at 9:13 PM · Independent
- President Trump says U.S. struck & seized Iranian tankerApr 19, 2026 at 9:55 PM · NBC