CENTCOM releases video of Iranian ship seizure

A fragile ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran is under growing strain following developments in the Strait of Hormuz. The US Navy has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, the Touska, which was heading towards Bandar Abbas. US President Donald Trump says the vessel was attempting to breach a US blockade on Iran in the Gulf of Oman. In response, Iran has condemned the seizure as a “maritime armed robbery,” accusing Washington of violating the ceasefire and warning of retaliation. Iranian military sources say US naval assets were subsequently targeted with drones, signaling a potential escalation. The incident comes just hours after Trump confirmed that a US delegation would travel to Islamabad for possible talks mediated by Pakistan. However, an Iranian source told Al Jazeera that Tehran will not participate, citing distrust and concerns that tensions are escalating rather than easing. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to mediating between the two sides. Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan reports from Washington, DC. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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