The US Navy opened fire on and seized the Iranian cargo ship MV Touska as it attempted to break through a blockade in the Gulf of Oman. Despite being warned multiple times by US forces, the Iranian crew refused to comply, leading to the US destroyer Spruance disabling the ship’s engine room by firing rounds. Currently under US custody, the Touska had a troubled history under US sanctions and its capture signifies escalating tensions in the region following a series of recent attacks on commercial shipping by Iranian forces. | What’s going on with shipping | April 19, 2026
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