The claim
“US Marines captured an Iranian-flagged container ship near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.”
Our verdict
True
Multiple news sources, including AP News and NPR, corroborate the claim that US Marines captured an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
What we found
President Trump also confirmed the seizure on social media. The ship was identified as the Touska.
The evidence
3 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
The Associated Press reports that the United States seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship it said had tried to evade its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. Iran's joint military command vowed to respond.
apnews.com· US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. - Background
NPR reports that the U.S. has taken custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz after firing on its engine room, as stated by President Trump on social media.
npr.org· US takes custody of Iranian-flagged cargo ship after firing on its engine room. - Background
President Trump stated on social media that a US Navy guided missile destroyer seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship, the Touska, in the Gulf of Oman.
apnews.com· US Navy guided missile destroyer seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship, the Touska.
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