Middle East war live: Iran vows response after US destroyer fires on cargo ship
Summary
A U.S. Navy destroyer fired on an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after the ship tried to avoid a U.S. naval blockade. Iran called the attack "armed piracy" and promised to respond soon. Meanwhile, Iran has no current plans to join talks with U.S. negotiators scheduled in Pakistan.Key Facts
- The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Spruance fired on the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska in the Gulf of Oman.
- Iran said the attack was an act of "armed piracy" and vowed to retaliate.
- The cargo ship was trying to bypass a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. Marines seized a vessel trying to break the blockade.
- A French shipping company confirmed one of its ships was fired upon with warning shots near the Strait of Hormuz but the crew was safe.
- U.S. negotiators are scheduled to meet in Pakistan for talks on Monday, but Iran has not confirmed they will attend.
- Iranian state media said that lifting the U.S. blockade is required before Iran will consider negotiations.
- Iran referred to U.S. demands as "unreasonable and unrealistic," making talks unlikely under current conditions.
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