BBC World4/19/2026Defense
US Navy intercepts Iranian cargo ship Touska in Gulf, Trump says
Seizure comes as US and Iran remain deadlocked over nuclear talks and ceasefire terms expire Wednesday
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- The US Navy has intercepted and seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska in the Gulf after it failed to stop at a naval blockade, President Trump announced.
- The 900-foot vessel had its engine room damaged by US forces.
- The incident occurs as a ceasefire between the US and Iran is due to expire on Wednesday, with second-round talks in Pakistan yet to be confirmed by Tehran.
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The US Navy has intercepted and seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska in the Gulf after it failed to stop at a naval blockade, President Trump announced. The 900-foot vessel had its engine room damaged by US forces. The incident occurs as a ceasefire between the US and Iran is due to expire on Wednesday, with second-round talks in Pakistan yet to be confirmed by Tehran. Iran has refused to attend negotiations while the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, and the Strait of Hormuz stays closed.
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