Iran war live: Tehran vows to respond to 'armed piracy' after US Navy intercepts and seizes cargo ship
The US Navy has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, prompting Iran to vow a response to what it calls 'armed piracy'. The incident has raised tensions amid ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
The US Navy has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, the Touska, in the Gulf of Oman. US President Donald Trump said the ship was intercepted after it tried to evade the US naval blockade. The US military released footage showing Marines boarding the vessel after 'blowing a hole' in the engine room. Iran has condemned the action as 'armed piracy' and vowed to respond. The incident has escalated tensions in the region, with global oil prices rising overnight. The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran continues, with at least 3,000 people killed in Iran and over 2,290 in Lebanon.
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