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US Frees 6 Iranian Crew After Dramatic Ship Seizure Near Strait Of Hormuz; 22 Still In Custody

| Apr 30, 2026, 01:27:31 PM | TOI.in
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A tense maritime standoff between the United States and Iran has taken a new turn. Washington has reportedly released six Iranian crew members from the seized Touska container ship, following diplomatic efforts by Tehran. According to Tasnim News Agency, the freed crew members have returned to Iran, while efforts continue to secure the release of the remaining 22 sailors still in U.S. custody. The vessel was intercepted by the U.S. Navy in the Gulf of Oman on April 19, shortly after Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S. guided-missile destroyer reportedly fired on the ship’s engine room before Marines boarded and took control. Tehran has strongly condemned the move as “piracy,” opting for diplomatic channels to secure the crew’s release while avoiding direct military escalation due to the presence of its nationals onboard.

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