US takes Iran-flagged ship into custody, Trump says
Summary
American forces stopped an Iranian cargo ship named Touska in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to bypass a U.S. naval blockade. President Trump said U.S. Marines took control of the ship by damaging its engine room, and officials from both countries are preparing for talks in Pakistan.Key Facts
- The ship, called Touska, was flying an Iranian flag.
- It tried to pass a U.S. naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman.
- The U.S. Navy ship USS Spruance warned the vessel to stop.
- When the Iranian crew did not stop, the U.S. Navy disabled the ship by blowing a hole in its engine room.
- U.S. Marines took the ship into custody.
- Iran and the U.S. are planning talks in Pakistan soon.
- President Trump warned that if Iran rejects a deal, the U.S. may target Iran’s power plants and bridges.
- This is an ongoing situation with updates expected.
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