In April 2026, U.S. naval forces seized the Touska in the Gulf of Oman after the vessel allegedly attempted to breach a U.S.-led naval blockade. The forces disabled the ship by firing into its engine room.
The return of the Touska is intended to de-escalate tensions, coinciding with Trump's announcement of "Project Freedom," an initiative aimed at escorting stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz.
The return of the Touska is intended to de-escalate tensions, coinciding with Trump's announcement of "Project Freedom," an initiative aimed at escorting stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz.