Cargo ship Touska was suspected of transporting dual-use materials, potentially related to missile technology, prompting geopolitical tensions between the US, Iran, and China. The circumstances and implications of the seizure are examined, alongside responses from each nation involved, highlighting the fragile situation in the Strait of Hormuz. | Vertex | April 20, 2026
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