U.S. seizes Iranian-flagged ship near Hormuz, upping tensions ahead of talks
The United States Navy seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska near the Strait of Hormuz after it crossed the blockade and ignored warnings, with Marines in custody of the vessel and authorities alleging damage to its engine room. Iran condemned the move as piracy and vowed a swift response. The interception marked the first such seizure since the blockade began and comes as a fragile ceasefire deadline approaches and new talks with Iran in Pakistan are possible, amid broader regional tensions and implications for global oil markets.
