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Seized Iranian vessel reportedly transporting dual-use materials – Reuters

2026.04.21, 11:30
Seized Iranian vessel reportedly transporting dual-use materials – Reuters

A container ship flying the Iranian flag, Touska, which was seized by US forces on Sunday, was likely carrying cargo classified by Washington as dual-use—items that could have potential military applications—Reuters reported on Monday, citing maritime security sources.

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According to sources who spoke anonymously, early evaluations following the ship’s journey from Asia indicated that the vessel was transporting materials with both civilian and military uses.

The vessel is a small container ship owned by the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), a company currently subject to US sanctions.

Tracking information from MarineTraffic shows the ship was intercepted near Iran’s Chabahar port in the Gulf of Oman.

US Central Command stated that the ship’s crew ignored repeated warnings issued over a six-hour period and that the vessel was in breach of a US-imposed blockade.

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