The Iranian ship may have been carrying ‘dual-use cargo’ when it was seized by the US

CENTCOM, the agency responsible for US military operations in the Middle East, said its forces are inspecting all containers on the Touska, but has not yet released the results.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry today criticized the US Navy’s actions as a “violation of international law.” Tehran demanded that Washington immediately release the Touska, its crew, and their families, and warned that the US would be held accountable if tensions escalate.

The Touska is owned by the Iranian National Shipping Line (IRISL), a company on the US sanctions list. US President Donald Trump said the Touska is subject to sanctions due to its “history of illegal activities.”
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