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U.S. Seizure Of Iran Ship Touska Sparks Dispute Over Alleged Medical Cargo
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, U.S. forces seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska near the Strait of Hormuz, a move that Tehran called a dangerous breach and that prompted threats of retaliation.
Trump Phoenix Rally Casts Iran War As 'Little Excursion' And Promises Cheaper Gas
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday told a Phoenix rally he views the Iran conflict as a "little excursion" and promised cheaper gas.
He used the speech to press Republicans ahead of the midterm elections and to blame rivals for high fuel prices and inflation.
Supporters cheered his vow to lower pump costs while he linked energy policy to economic recovery.
Iran War And High Prices Push Trump Approval To 63 Percent Disapproval In NBC Poll
President Trump's public approval has slipped, with 63 percent of Americans now saying they disapprove of his overall performance. The NBC poll, released amid rising tensions and economic strain, found that 63 percent disapprove overall. The poll was conducted as violence escalated after the U.S. seized an Iranian ship near Touska and as a ceasefire deadline approached.