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Last updated: April 28, 2026
U.S. forces patrolled the Arabian Sea on April 20, 2026, after engaging an Iranian-flagged vessel, the M/V Touska. The U.S. accused the vessel of attempting to intercept a commercial ship.
- U.S. forces fired upon the M/V Touska, an Iranian-flagged vessel, in the Arabian Sea.
- The U.S. stated its actions were in response to the M/V Touska's alleged attempt to intercept a commercial ship.
- The incident occurred on April 20, 2026.
- The patrol was conducted by U.S. forces in the vicinity of the M/V Touska following the engagement.
- The provided image is a handout photo from U.S. Central Command documenting the patrol.
