Iran demands immediate release of seized vessel as ceasefire deadline looms
Iran's Foreign Ministry demands the release of a seized Iranian cargo vessel and its crew after the US Navy fired on and captured the ship in the Gulf of Oman. The incident occurs as a ceasefire deadline looms and ahead of potential peace talks between the US and Iran.
Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned the US Navy's seizure of an Iranian cargo vessel, calling for its immediate release along with its sailors, crew, and their families. The US Navy fired on and seized the Iranian-flagged ship on Sunday after it attempted to bypass a US naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman. The incident has escalated tensions between the two countries as they edge closer to potential peace talks. Vice President JD Vance and top US officials are set to travel to Pakistan for a second round of negotiations with Iran. Iran has vowed to retaliate for the seizure, which it considers 'extremely dangerous' and 'criminal'. The US has imposed a blockade order on all Iranian ports, and Iran has reimposed its control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy trade.
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