Trump says US Navy forcibly seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Summary
President Donald Trump said that the U.S. Navy used a missile destroyer to stop an Iranian cargo ship trying to go through the Strait of Hormuz without permission. The Navy warned the ship to stop before taking action.Key Facts
- The U.S. Navy used the guided missile destroyer USS Spruance to intercept an Iranian-flagged cargo ship named Touska.
- The incident happened in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Navy gave a warning to the cargo ship before stopping it.
- President Trump provided this information publicly on Sunday.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
- The U.S. has a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz to enforce restrictions.
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