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Iran says forces ready for US ship attack response

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya HQ says a planned military response to the US ship seizure was postponed to protect crew families.

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Sea of Oman / Arabian Sea
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Monday, 20 April 2026 at 08:49 UTC
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Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters claims its armed forces were prepared for a decisive confrontation with U.S. forces following the seizure of the Iranian vessel TOUSKA. However, the operation was postponed due to the presence and safety of the crew's families, who were reportedly in danger. The headquarters stated that after ensuring the safety of the families and crew, Iran's armed forces will take necessary action against the U.S. military.
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20 AprEnemy Watch — Official

Iran's military headquarters now claims a planned retaliatory operation was postponed specifically to protect the families of the TOUSKA's crew.

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