US Navy Seizes Iranian Ship

The US Navy Guided Missile Destroyer USS Spruance intercepted the Iranian cargo ship TOUSKA after it reportedly ignored multiple warnings to stop while exiting the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump confirmed that US Marines took custody of the vessel after disabling its propulsion, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing naval blockade.

In response, Iranian officials condemned the act as 'armed piracy' and warned that conflict could resume at any moment, casting doubt on a planned second round of peace talks in Pakistan.

The standoff has triggered immediate volatility in global energy markets, with oil prices surging as the vital waterway remains effectively closed to shipping.