Iran live updates: Marines from USS Tripoli seized Iranian vessel, CENTCOM says
Summary
U.S. Marines from the USS Tripoli seized the Iranian cargo ship M/V Touska in the Arabian Sea after warnings and disabling fire from the USS Spruance. The incident worsens tensions between the U.S. and Iran amid stalled nuclear talks and military confrontations.Key Facts
- The M/V Touska is an Iranian-flagged cargo ship about 900 feet long, seized by U.S. forces on April 19, 2026.
- The USS Spruance fired on the ship after it ignored warnings over six hours.
- Marines boarded the vessel by helicopter from the USS Tripoli, an amphibious assault ship, and took control.
- President Donald Trump announced the seizure on social media, calling it part of enforcing a naval blockade.
- Iran’s military condemned the seizure as a violation of a ceasefire and called it an act of maritime piracy.
- Iran promised to respond and retaliate against what it called U.S. aggression.
- This event follows failed U.S.-Iran negotiations in Pakistan aimed at a peace deal.
- Vice President JD Vance and special envoys were sent back to Pakistan for new talks amid ongoing disputes over shipping interference and Iran’s nuclear program restrictions.
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