Trump Says US Seized an Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship, Blew Hole in Engine

The ship, called the Touska, attempted to get past a U.S. military blockade that has been in effect since April 13, the president said.

Tankers and bulk carriers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, 2026. AP Photo

President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. military forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that attempted to bypass a naval blockade earlier in the day.

In an announcement posted on Truth Social, Trump said the ship, called the Touska, attempted to get past the U.S. military blockade that has been in effect since April 13.