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U.S. Navy Disables Iranian Cargo Ship; Iran Vows Retaliation

4/20/2026

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On April 19, 2026, a U.S. Navy destroyer disabled Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska in Arabian Sea after warnings.
Marines boarded the vessel under surveillance for evading a U.S. blockade, per U.S. Central Command.
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya military headquarters condemned the action as maritime piracy, vowed retaliation, and claimed the U.S. violated a ceasefire.
Iranian officials alleged drones attacked U.S. ships after the incident, and U.S. leaders said they remained vigilant.

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On April 19, 2026, a U.S. Navy destroyer disabled Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska in Arabian Sea after warnings.
Marines boarded the vessel under surveillance for evading a U.S. blockade, per U.S. Central Command.
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya military headquarters condemned the action as maritime piracy, vowed retaliation, and claimed the U.S. violated a ceasefire.
Iranian officials alleged drones attacked U.S. ships after the incident, and U.S. leaders said they remained vigilant.