Trump says U.S. struck and seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman
U.S. Marines took custody after the destroyer disabled the vessel’s engine room, and Iran vowed to respond to what it called an act of piracy.
- The US Navy seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska in the Gulf of Oman after it failed to respond to warnings to stop.
- The USS Spruance, a US Navy guided-missile destroyer, intercepted the Touska and issued warnings that were ignored.
- The US Navy disabled the ship by blowing a hole in its engine room to stop it.
- US Marines have custody of the Touska, which is under full US control and is being inspected.
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