US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says

Tehran has not commented on the incident, which comes as the US prepares for a second round of talks.

Can U.S. Blockade Iranian-Linked Ships Anywhere in the World? Yes, But …

Maritime and military law experts say an expansion of the naval blockade announced last week raises legal and practical questions but has ample historical precedent.

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UAE in Talks With US for Possible Financial Lifeline, WSJ Says - Bloomberg.com

UAE in Talks With US for Possible Financial Lifeline, WSJ Says  Bloomberg.com

FirstFT: US navy seizes Iranian ship that defied blockade, says Trump

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US military seized Iranian-flagged container ship, Trump says

Trump says cargo ship tried to get past US naval blockade near strait of Hormuz ‘and it did not go well for them’ The US military took custody of an Iranian-flagged container ship that attempted to get past an American blockade near the strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump announced on Sunday. In a social media post, Trump said that an “Iranian-flagged cargo ship named TOUSKA” tried to get past the US naval blockade, “and it did not go well for them”. Continue reading...

By Gloria Oladipo

U.S. says it seized an Iranian cargo ship, ceasefire expires soon

The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire Wednesday. And the two sides seem far from a resolution. President Trump says the US has taken custody of an Iranian vessel.

By Durrie Bouscaren

US forces attack and seize Iranian ship Touska near Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command has published a video said to show a guided-missile destroyer firing at an Iranian-flagged ship.

Chinese client of Mandelson firm ‘took intellectual property from US’ - The Times

Chinese client of Mandelson firm ‘took intellectual property from US’  The Times

Trump says U.S. struck and seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman

The seizure is an apparent escalation of a U.S. naval blockade, and comes after Iran fired upon commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz earlier on Sunday.

Zelenskyy speaks with Finnish president about diplomatic work with US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held a phone call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

By Olha Kovalchuk,KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO

Iran war: Tehran vows response to US seizure of cargo ship

US Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Hormuz Strait, President Trump has said. Earlier, he threatened to destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran if no peace deal was reached. DW has more.

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Íslandsdeild Amnesty International stóð í dag fyrir prjónamótmælum gegn hervæðingu ICE-liða í Bandaríkjunum.

Trump says U.S. Marines have seized Iranian ship and says it tried evade blockade

President Donald Trump warned on Monday that any Iranian ships approaching the blockade would be ‘immediately eliminated’

By Graig Graziosi

Trump Says U.S. Attacked, Took Over Iranian Cargo Ship - Forbes

Trump Says U.S. Attacked, Took Over Iranian Cargo Ship  Forbes

Trump's U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz says bombing every bridge and power plant in Iran wouldn't be a war crime

Trump says Iranian-flagged vessel trying to breach blockade taken in US custody: 'Blew hole in engine room'

The Iranian ship, Touska, was nearly 900 feet long and weighed almost “as much as an aircraft carrier”, US President Donald Trump said.

Iranian ship seized by US Navy after attempting to pass through Strait of Hormuz

According to Trump, the ship was named TOUSKA, and was given fair warning before a US Navy ship attacked it.

U.S. seizes first Iranian ship in blockade, imperiling talks

The waterway is just one of the unresolved issues, which also include Iran's nuclear capabilities and Israel's ongoing invasion of Lebanon.

In 45-minute phone call with Pezeshkian, PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to advancing regional peace

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday, reaffirming during the conversation that Pakistan would “remain fully committed to its honest and sincere efforts to advance regional peace and security”. The conversation, which was detailed in a statement by the PM’s Office, took place after US President Donald Trump confirmed that American representatives were headed to Islamabad for another round of talks with Iran. The PMO statement sa...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

US seizes Iranian cargo ship as Tehran rejects a second round of peace talks

Hours after US President Trump sent envoys to Islamabad for negotiations, Iran's state news agency said the government would reject the talks.

Trump says U.S. Navy seized sanctioned Iranian-flagged ship in Gulf of Oman

US seizes Iranian cargo ship as Tehran rejects second round of peace talks

Tehran rejects new peace talks, citing the ongoing blockade and Washington’s shifting positions and 'excessive demands'

By Reuters

Here's Why Trump's Hormuz Blockade Should Stoke 'Strait Chaos' For China

Here's Why Trump's Hormuz Blockade Should Stoke 'Strait Chaos' For China The currently closed Strait of Hormuz, situated between Oman and Iran, connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, and has emerged as a major flashpoint in the US-Iran war. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, off Yemen's coast, has also remained a focal point among critical maritime chokepoints, given ongoing threats from Iran-linked Houthi rebels. While both critical chokepoints have been in s...

By Tyler Durden

‘Refund my $40000, sign divorce papers’- Angel’s partner lists settlement demands

Angel, an ex-BBNaija housemate, married her female lover in a private ceremony in the United States. The post ‘Refund my $40000, sign divorce papers’- Angel’s partner lists settlement demands appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Friday Omosola

Internet can't stop talking about PM Shehbaz's appearance on world stage - Geo News

Internet can't stop talking about PM Shehbaz's appearance on world stage  Geo News

Iran clears SCG ship to leave Hormuz after Thai diplomatic push - Nation Thailand

Iran clears SCG ship to leave Hormuz after Thai diplomatic push  Nation Thailand

Adeleke praises Davido for promoting Osun, family at US show - The Guardian Nigeria News

Adeleke praises Davido for promoting Osun, family at US show  The Guardian Nigeria News

VIDEO: Adeleke hails Davido for showcasing family, Osun at US show

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke praises his nephew, Davido, for projecting their family and Osun State on the global stage at his Coachella performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-adeleke-hails-davido-for-showcasing-family-osun-at-us-show/

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Iran planing to boycott new US talks

Iranian state media reported on Sunday that Tehran was not currently planning to take part in new talks with the United States, hours after President Donald Trump said he was dispatching negotiators to Islamabad. The post Iran planing to boycott new US talks appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Qalibaf answers ten key questions on Iran–US talks in Islamabad - Tehran Times

Qalibaf answers ten key questions on Iran–US talks in Islamabad  Tehran Times

Egypt president, Kuwait FM discuss regional developments, boost bilateral cooperation - Kuwait Times

Egypt president, Kuwait FM discuss regional developments, boost bilateral cooperation  Kuwait Times

Iranian armed forces turn back two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz: Report - PressTV

Iranian armed forces turn back two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz: Report  PressTV

Costa Rica Takes in Second Group of Deportees from the United States

Costa Rica received its second group of deportees from the United States on Friday confirming that a controversial third-country removal program is now operating on a recurring basis rather than as a one-off test. A flight carrying 30 people landed at Juan Santamaría International Airport in Alajuela, according to the General Directorate of Migration and […] The post Costa Rica Takes in Second Group of Deportees from the United States appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Trave...

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