US Military Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship Suspected of Carrying Dual-Use Goods
The US military seized the Iranian cargo ship 'Touska,' suspected of carrying dual-use goods deemed convertible for military use by Washington. Iran condemned the action as a violation of international law and demanded immediate release.
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(Central News Agency, London, 20th, comprehensive foreign report) Maritime security sources said today that the Iranian cargo ship Touska, seized by the US military yesterday, may have been carrying dual-use goods that Washington considers usable for military purposes.
According to Reuters, the small cargo ship, belonging to the US-sanctioned Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), was boarded by the US military yesterday in waters near Iran's Chabahar Port in the Gulf of Oman. The ship's last reported position was at 13:08 GMT.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the crew of the Touska repeatedly ignored US warnings for six hours, and the cargo ship violated the US blockade order.
Unnamed security sources said that preliminary assessment indicated the cargo ship departed from Asia and likely carried dual-use goods.
One source noted that the cargo ship had previously transported goods identified as dual-use.
The sources did not provide further details on the specific contents. US Central Command listed metals, pipes, and electronic components as examples, noting that these goods have both military and industrial uses and may be seized.
Iranian media reported that the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the US military attacked the Iranian merchant ship Touska near its coast and condemned the action as 'illegal' and 'in violation' of international law.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that Tehran demands the immediate release of the ship, its crew, and their families, noting that the incident violates the ceasefire agreement reached this month and warning Washington that it will be responsible for any further escalation of the situation. (Editor: Chen Yu-ting) 1150421
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Central News Agency
(Central News Agency, London, 20th, comprehensive foreign report) Maritime security sources said today that the Iranian cargo ship Touska, seized by the US military yesterday, may have been carrying dual-use goods that Washington considers usable for military purposes.
According to Reuters, the small cargo ship, belonging to the US-sanctioned Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), was boarded by the US military yesterday in waters near Iran's Chabahar Port in the Gulf of Oman. The ship's last reported position was at 13:08 GMT.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the crew of the Touska repeatedly ignored US warnings for six hours, and the cargo ship violated the US blockade order.
Unnamed security sources said that preliminary assessment indicated the cargo ship departed from Asia and likely carried dual-use goods.
One source noted that the cargo ship had previously transported goods identified as dual-use.
The sources did not provide further details on the specific contents. US Central Command listed metals, pipes, and electronic components as examples, noting that these goods have both military and industrial uses and may be seized.
Iranian media reported that the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the US military attacked the Iranian merchant ship Touska near its coast and condemned the action as 'illegal' and 'in violation' of international law.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that Tehran demands the immediate release of the ship, its crew, and their families, noting that the incident violates the ceasefire agreement reached this month and warning Washington that it will be responsible for any further escalation of the situation. (Editor: Chen Yu-ting) 1150421
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