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US Sends 22 Iranian Crew to Pakistan, Iran Decries Piracy

5/4/2026

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U.S. transferred 22 crew members of the Iranian-flagged cargo vessel MV Touska to Pakistan for repatriation to Iran.
U.S. Central Command said the transfer was a confidence-building measure.
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the ship will be taken to Pakistani waters for repairs before returning to its owners.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry called the April 13, 2026 U.S. blockade illegal and the seizure piracy, citing President Donald Trump’s “pirates” comment as an admission.

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U.S. transferred 22 crew members of the Iranian-flagged cargo vessel MV Touska to Pakistan for repatriation to Iran.
U.S. Central Command said the transfer was a confidence-building measure.
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the ship will be taken to Pakistani waters for repairs before returning to its owners.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry called the April 13, 2026 U.S. blockade illegal and the seizure piracy, citing President Donald Trump’s “pirates” comment as an admission.