Trump says US seized Iran-flagged ship trying to get past Hormuz blockade
According to former US President Donald Trump, US forces seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated that the ship was attempting to bypass a US naval blockade.

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AI-generatedAccording to former US President Donald Trump, US forces seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated that the ship was attempting to bypass a US naval blockade. He said that after the ship's crew allegedly ignored warnings from a US Navy destroyer, the Navy disabled the ship by damaging its engine room. US Marines have taken custody of the vessel and are currently inspecting its cargo. There has been no immediate response from Iran regarding the incident.
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4 extractedUS Marines have custody of the vessel and are inspecting its cargo.
The US Navy stopped the ship by 'blowing a hole' in its engine room.
US forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Touska, near the Strait of Hormuz.
The ship's crew refused to stop when warned by a US Navy guided missile destroyer.