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Ted Cruz: “The Tuska is under U.S. treasury sanctions because of their…”

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The Iranian crew refused to listen. So our Navy ships stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in their engine room. Right now, U.S. marines have custody of the vessel. The Tuska is under U.S. treasury sanctions because of their prior history of illegal activity. We have full custody of the ship and are seeing what's on board that is clear and unequivocal. And it'll be interesting to see tomorrow if the Iranians try to run the blockade again. (03:42–03:49)

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Asserts that the Tuska is sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury due to past illegal activities.

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