US seizes Iranian cargo ship

The US military has intercepted the Iranian vessel Touska as part of an intensifying naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Central Command released footage of the operation, stating the ship failed to comply with warnings and is suspected of transporting hardware that could be utilized for military purposes.

Tehran has filed a formal complaint with the United Nations, warning that families of the crew are being threatened.

This seizure occurs at a critical juncture, with a fragile ceasefire set to expire and peace talks in Pakistan hanging in the balance.