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israelU.S. Central Command said Marines launched from the USS Tripoli, boarded the Iranian-flagged M/V Touska by helicopter over the Arabian Sea, and seized the vessel after USS Spruance disabled its propulsion. CENTCOM said the ship had ignored repeated U.S. warnings over a six-hour period.
middle eastU.S. Central Command announced that American forces disabled and seized the Iranian-flagged cargo vessel M/V Touska after it allegedly violated the U.S. naval blockade and ignored repeated warnings over six hours. According to CENTCOM, USS Spruance fired into the ship’s engine room before U.S. Marines boarded the vessel and took custody.
middle eastRoughly 20 vessels attempting to transit the Srait of Hormuz turned back after the latest escalation around the strategic waterway. Reports also said at least two ships came under fire and armed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vessels approached several ships in the area.
israelIsrael’s Foreign Ministry publicly congratulated U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee on completing his first year in office, praising his role in deepening bilateral ties during a turbulent period. Huckabee said the year included "5 wars, hostage release, peace agreements and never a dull moment."
