American forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship after it tried to bypass a U.S. naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman, President Trump announced. The vessel, named the Touska, was disabled by U.S. Marines. The incident marks the first seizure and the first ship fired upon since the blockade began last Sunday.
This action represents a significant escalation in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, which began on Feb. 28. The blockade was implemented in response to Iran effectively holding the Strait of Hormuz hostage. The seizure occurred as officials from both nations prepared for talks in Pakistan ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline.