Gulf of Oman: The United States intercepts and takes control of an Iranian cargo ship, announces Donald Trump

Tensions are escalating in the Middle East. The American president Donald Trump He announced that the US Navy had opened fire on an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman before taking control of it. According to his statements on Truth Social, the ship, identified as the "Touska," had attempted to break a naval blockade imposed by Washington.

According to the US president, the destroyer USS Spruance intercepted the cargo ship and ordered it to stop. When the crew refused, the warship reportedly fired, damaging the engine room to immobilize the vessel. US Marines then boarded the ship to take control.

Washington asserts that this cargo ship is on the list of sanctioned vessels, thus justifying the intervention. No details have been provided at this stage regarding potential casualties or the reaction of Iranian authorities.

This incident comes amid already extremely tense relations between the United States and Iran, raising fears of further escalation in a region that is strategic for global trade and energy security.

Radouan Kourak

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