Trump says US forces ‘took custody’ of Iranian ship after blockade violation

US President Donald Trump has claimed that the US Navy intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel named TOUSKA after it allegedly attempted to breach a naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the nearly 900-foot-long vessel was stopped by the US Navy destroyer USS Spruance after it was allegedly warned to halt but refused to comply.

According to Trump’s account, the US warship then “stopped them right in their tracks” by striking the vessel’s engine room, causing significant damage. He further claimed that US Marines have since taken custody of the ship.

Trump described the vessel as being under US Treasury sanctions due to alleged prior illegal activity and said authorities were currently inspecting its cargo.

The incident, as described in the post, reportedly took place in the Gulf of Oman, a sensitive maritime corridor that has seen heightened tensions amid ongoing US-Iran disputes.

However, there has been no independent confirmation of the alleged interception, damage to the vessel, or any official statement from the US Navy or Iranian authorities at this stage.

The claims come amid already elevated tensions between Washington and Tehran over maritime security, sanctions enforcement, and stalled diplomatic engagement in the region.