Iran calls US seizure of ship ‘flagrant breach of international law’

Middle East Eye · April 24, 2026 Sanctions

Iran calls US seizure of ship ‘flagrant breach of international law’ Iran’s mission to the United Nations has condemned the US's interception of a commercial vessel, describing it as a serious violation of international law. The ship, identified as Touska, was seized as part of Washington’s naval blockade on Iranian ports. US President Donald Trump said the vessel was stopped after failing to respond to warnings, while Secretary of War Pete Hegseth also referenced the operation.

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