Iranian-Flagged Ship Seized by U.S. Forces Was Under Sanctions

The container ship, the Touska, was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury over links to Iranian weapons programs.

By Leo Sands

U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship. And, tariff refund portal launches

U.S. forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. And, an online government portal for processing tariff refunds launches today.

By Suzanne Nuyen

What a US destroyer shooting a cargo ship's engine out says about how the Navy is handling Iran blockade runners

CENTCOM said the vessel's crew didn't comply with repeated warnings over a six-hour period. US Central Command The US disabled and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Hormuz blockade. The Navy followed standard procedures, but force is rarely needed in sanctions enforcement, former officers said. The incident comes as the US-Iran ceasefire nears its expiration date. A US Navy destroyer opened fire on an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel's engine room in the Strait of Hormuz over the week...

What was the Iranian ship seized by US carrying? Report claims 'dual-use' cargo

US naval forces intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, the Touska, in the Gulf of Oman, suspecting it carries "dual-use" items. The ship, linked to sanctioned IRISL, was boarded after failing to respond to warnings and operating in violation of a U.S. blockade. Iran condemned the action as "armed piracy."

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Three ships including an Iranian vessel attempt Hormuz transits - The Straits Times

Three ships including an Iranian vessel attempt Hormuz transits  The Straits Times

US shares clip of warship tackling vessels near Iranian ports: ‘If you attempt to run…’ | WATCH

The US said that forces have directed 27 vessels to turn around or return to an Iranian port ever since the blockade began.

3 Ships Including Iranian Vessel Attempt To Cross Hormuz Despite Blockade

Three vessels, including an Iranian cargo ship, attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.

Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say

The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by U.S. forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday. The small container ship, which is part of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) group […]