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Welt·20.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

China expresses concern over US interception of Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman

China expressed concern on Monday over the US Navy's interception of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, where the USS Spruance fired on the Touska after it reportedly ignored orders to halt. The incident marks the first use of force since the American naval blockade began last Friday, prompting Iran to accuse Washington of violating a fragile two-week ceasefire expiring Wednesday.

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US Navy Intercepts Iranian Cargo Vessel TOUSKA in Gulf of Oman, Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz

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Defense·20.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

US Navy Intercepts Iranian Cargo Vessel TOUSKA in Gulf of Oman, Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz

US Navy destroyer USS Spruance intercepted Iranian-flagged cargo vessel TOUSKA in the Gulf of Oman on Saturday after the ship ignored repeated warnings to stop. The destroyer fired several rounds from its 5-inch MK 45 gun into the vessel's engine room, disabling its propulsion. US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded and took custody of the ship. Iran responded by launching drones toward US warships and announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing violation of ceasefire conditions by the US naval blockade.

Times of India

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US Navy Intercepts Iranian Cargo Vessel in Gulf of Oman, Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz in Retaliation

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Defense·20.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

US Navy Intercepts Iranian Cargo Vessel in Gulf of Oman, Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz in Retaliation

US Navy intercepted the Iranian-flagged cargo ship TOUSKA in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored six hours of warnings. The USS Spruance fired its 5-inch MK 45 gun into the vessel's engine room to disable it, then US Marines boarded and took custody. Iran retaliated by launching drones toward US warships and announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz until the US naval blockade is lifted.

Times of India

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