US Navy seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska amid Gulf blockade tensions

The U.S. Navy’s USS Spruance intercepted and disabled the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska in the Gulf of Oman after it refused to stop, with its crew evacuated and U.S. forces in custody as part of the blockade. The move comes amid stalled US–Iran talks in Pakistan and an approaching ceasefire expiration, while Iran warns of retaliation and maintains restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to ongoing energy-market volatility and heightened regional tensions.