Trump says US takes "full custody" of Iranian ship TOUSKA after interception

Apr 19, 2026

"Today, an Iranian-flagged cargo ship named TOUSKA, nearly 900 feet long and weighing almost as much as an aircraft carrier, tried to get past...

Iran urges UN to press US for release of seized commercial vessel Touska

Apr 22, 2026

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, has formally urged the global body to press the United States to immediately and unconditionally...

Iran demands "immediate release" of Touska vessel and crew after "US assault" in regional waters

Apr 21, 2026

Iran has demanded the immediate release of its commercial vessel, Touska, and its crew following a US seizure on Sunday. Tehran condemned the operation...

US releases footage showing tactical sequence as Marines rappel, board and seize Iranian-flagged vessel Touska in Gulf of Oman

Apr 20, 2026

CENTCOM released footage of US Marines seizing the Iranian-flagged vessel Touska for allegedly violating a blockade. Tehran condemned the move as "maritime piracy," warning...

CENTCOM confirms interception of Iranian vessel TOUSKA, says US forces fired "several rounds" to disable it

Apr 19, 2026

"TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. forces operating in the Arabian Sea enforced naval blockade measures against an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to sail toward an...

Iran confirms US seizure of ship TOUSKA, says "will respond and retaliate against this armed piracy"

Apr 19, 2026

"We warn that the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will soon respond to and retaliate against this armed piracy by the...