The Latest: Trump says US Navy seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship
The US Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The incident throws into question upcoming talks between the two countries.
The US Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Touska, near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The ship attempted to evade a US naval blockade but was stopped after a US Navy guided missile destroyer blew a hole in its engine room. US Marines now have custody of the vessel. The incident escalates a standoff between the US and Iran, threatening to deepen the energy crisis and potentially leading to renewed fighting. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called US actions 'provocative and illegal'. The seizure comes as the US was preparing for a second round of talks with Iran, which has not confirmed its attendance. A French shipping company reported that one of its vessels was targeted, and the International Maritime Organization confirmed 24 incidents in the Strait of Hormuz since March 1.
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