U.S. Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship Amid Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz
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U.S. Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship Amid Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

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The U.S. Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and impacting global oil prices.

The U.S. Navy has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, the Touska, near the Strait of Hormuz after it attempted to evade a U.S. naval blockade. President Trump announced the action, stating that the USS Spruance had issued warnings before disabling the ship by firing on its engine room.

Iran condemned the seizure as a violation of the ceasefire and an act of "maritime piracy," promising retaliation.

The incident has led to a surge in oil prices, with Brent crude climbing to $95.42 and U.S.-based WTI rising to $89.77.

Amid these developments, Vice President JD Vance is set to lead a U.S. delegation to further negotiations with Iran in Islamabad ahead of the ceasefire’s expiry on Tuesday night.

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The New York Times

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