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USS Spruance Intercepts Iranian Vessel, Takes Control

4/21/2026

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On March 10, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Spruance intercepted the Iranian cargo vessel M/V Touska.
US Central Command said Spruance fired several rounds from its 5-inch gun into the engine room to disable the Touska.
U.S. Marines boarded the vessel and took control.
The Spruance is homeported in San Diego, part of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, and is named after Admiral Raymond Spruance.

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Story summary

On March 10, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Spruance intercepted the Iranian cargo vessel M/V Touska.
US Central Command said Spruance fired several rounds from its 5-inch gun into the engine room to disable the Touska.
U.S. Marines boarded the vessel and took control.
The Spruance is homeported in San Diego, part of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, and is named after Admiral Raymond Spruance.