- The US seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, an action announced by Donald Trump on Truth Social.
- Trump stated that US forces stopped the vessel by blowing a hole in its engine room, with US marines now having full custody.
- This incident occurred after Tehran reportedly rejected participating in a second round of peace talks.
- Iran's state news agency, IRNA, cited “US excessive demands” as the reason for not joining the talks, despite a US delegation being sent to Pakistan.
- Earlier, Trump had threatened to strike Iran's civilian infrastructure to pressure them into negotiations before an upcoming ceasefire expires.
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