Touska
Coverage of Touska in the Nexus archive.
- Ships seized by Iranians 'armed to the teeth' along Strait of Hormuz have been taken toward port: report
Iranian forces seized two container ships, MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of operating without authorization and tampering with navigation systems. The ships were taken toward Bandar Abbas, with 40 crew members under Iranian control but reported to be treated well. Tensions escalate amid recent U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship, Touska, and ongoing U.S. enforcement of a blockade in the region.
- China-linked route exposed after US seizes Iran-bound ship with suspected dual-use cargo
The U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Touska, near the Strait of Hormuz, suspecting it carried dual-use cargo. The vessel had traveled through Chinese ports like Zhuhai before heading to Iran, highlighting a supply route under scrutiny amid U.S. efforts to enforce a naval blockade. China criticized the interception, escalating diplomatic tensions.
- China-linked route exposed after US seizes Iran-bound ship with suspected dual-use cargo
The U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Touska, carrying suspected dual-use materials after it transited Chinese ports like Zhuhai, highlighting a supply route under scrutiny. The vessel was intercepted near the Strait of Hormuz amid a U.S. naval blockade aimed at pressuring Iran, with China criticizing the move as diplomatically sensitive.
- US captures Iranian ship Touska amid mediation efforts: All we know
The US claims to have captured the Iranian ship Touska, alleging it was evading a naval blockade. Iran has condemned the action as 'piracy', highlighting tensions between the two nations.
- US forces attack and seize Iranian ship Touska near Strait of Hormuz
US forces attacked and seized the Iranian-flagged ship Touska near the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command released a video showing a guided-missile destroyer firing at the vessel.
- US military seized Iranian-flagged container ship, Trump says
The US military seized an Iranian-flagged container ship named TOUSKA near the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Donald Trump, who claimed the ship attempted to bypass a US naval blockade. Trump announced the incident via social media, stating the ship's attempt 'did not go well for them'.
- US takes Iran-flagged ship into custody, Trump says
U.S. forces seized an Iran-flagged cargo ship, the Touska, by damaging its engine room after it attempted to bypass a U.S. naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman, as reported by President Trump. Trump also threatened Iran with severe consequences if a deal is not reached, including destroying power plants and bridges.