Dramatic video shows US Marines rappelling onto ship to enforce Trump’s Iran blockade
By Ronny Reyes
Published on April 20, 2026.
US Marines have taken control of an Iranian-flagged vessel, the Iranian Touska, which was caught trying to enter the Arabian Sea. The action took place after the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance disabled Touske's propulsion. The Marines were seen leaving on a helicopter and taking control of the vessel.
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