USS Spruance Naval Blockade Interception of Iranian Cargo Vessel Touska

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The U.S. Navy, under the announcement of President Donald Trump, fired upon and seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska, which attempted to breach the American naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The USS Spruance, an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, disabled the vessel by firing rounds into its engine room, leading to the evacuation of the engine room and subsequent boarding by U.S. Marines. The vessel is currently under U.S. custody and subject to U.S. Treasury sanctions due to prior illegal activities.

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Seaport, Aerospace & Defense, Government