U.S. Marines Seize Iranian-Flagged Vessel After Standoff in Arabian Sea

U.S. Marines successfully boarded and seized the Iranian-flagged M/V Touska following a six-hour standoff on April 20. According to NS3.AI, the operation involved Marines departing from the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli via helicopter, crossing the Arabian Sea, and boarding the vessel using fast-roping techniques. Prior to the boarding, the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance disabled the ship's propulsion system, facilitating the Marines' operation.