Iran live updates: Trump says US Navy attacked and seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship

The United States Navy has attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, with U.S. Marines now reportedly in custody of the vessel. This action was announced by President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions between the two countries. The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, which has seen "major combat operations" initiated by the U.S. and Israel against Iranian military and government targets earlier this year. The seizure comes as diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis have faltered. After initial talks between U.S. and Iranian negotiators in Pakistan failed to produce a peace agreement, a new round of negotiations is scheduled to resume in Islamabad, with Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner set to participate. Key issues remain unresolved, including Iran’s blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and its refusal to abandon its nuclear program, both of which continue to fuel regional instability. Iran’s military condemned the U.S. action, labeling it a violation of the ceasefire and an act of maritime piracy. Iranian state media quoted the military headquarters as vowing retaliation against the United States, signaling a potential for further escalation. The incident underscores the fragile nature of the current ceasefire and the high stakes involved in the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran. This development occurs against a backdrop of broader regional tensions, including Israeli military operations in Lebanon and heightened rhetoric from Iran’s supreme leader promising new defeats for U.S. and Israeli forces. The situation remains volatile, with diplomatic efforts ongoing but significant gaps between the parties’ positions, raising concerns about the potential for further military conflict in the Middle East.