In brief
The US Navy has seized an Iranian ship entering the Gulf, as confirmed by President Donald Trump. This action comes as a part of the ongoing naval blockade enforced by the US on Iranian maritime routes. Iran has condemned the seizure, labeling it as an act of 'armed piracy' and threatens retaliation. This incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, particularly amidst calls for immediate response from Iranian officials.
The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.
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.
Here's what we know so far about it.
