What was the dual-use item that Iranian-flagged container ship Touska carried?

The Iranian-flagged ship, Touska, seized on Sunday, was likely carrying “dual-use” items with potential military uses, according to reports.  The ship arrived in the Gulf of Oman after stops in China and Malaysia, but the exact nature of the cargo was not immediately clear.

The report, citing maritime security sources, said Touska was transporting goods for industrial use. While there is no official confirmation on the item it was reportedly carrying, the US Central Command has listed metals, pipes, and electronic components  among other goods.

The US, which seized the ship, has assigned a team of Marines who are searching and scanning a large number of containers aboard the vessel, which reportedly tried to evade the blockade. It is also not clear what the US plans to do with the disabled vessel once the search is done.

A U.S. military official told The New York Times that one option would be to tow the