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What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US
April 21, 2026 International Source: BBC World
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The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.
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What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US
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Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that the ship was seized by the US Navy after failing to respond to a warning to stop.
Iran said it was a violation of the ceasefire and it would retaliate soon for an "act of armed piracy".
It's the first ship to be seized by the US since its blockade of Iranian ports began.
Tehran vows retaliation soon for what it calls an "act of armed piracy", which comes as the US prepares for a second round of talks.
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