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The United States Navy destroyer and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stop and seize control of the

2026 Iran war — The United States Navy destroyer and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stop and seize control of the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska , in the first direct action during the

Published April 19, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2026 Iran war.

The United States Navy destroyer and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stop and seize control of the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska , in the first direct action during the blockade. [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-19/trump-says-us-seized-iranian-ship-blew-hole-in-its-engine-room?embedded-checkout=true (Bloomberg)] [https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marines-seize-cargo-ship-iran/ ( Task and Purpose )]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-04-19).