Footage shows US seizure of Iranian vessel Touska

The US Navy intercepted and seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship MV Touska in the Gulf of Oman on April 19 after it attempted to evade the US naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz. Following warnings, the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance fired into the ship's engine room to disable it, then US Marines boarded and took custody of the vessel. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei called the act piracy and announced Iran will not participate in the next round of negotiations, citing ceasefire violations and threats to Iranian ports and ships. The situation remains tense with growing concerns about a potential resumption of armed hostilities.