Iran has pledged to retaliate after the U.S. Marines seized an Iranian cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as a ceasefire is set to expire. The U.S. alleges the ship attempted to breach a naval blockade, while Iran denies the accusations. Prospects for renewed peace talks appear dim, with President Trump warning of potential military action if Iran rejects U.S. demands regarding its nuclear program.
Iran is vowing retaliation after U.S. Marines seized one of its ships near the Strait of Hormuz.The U.S. military released a video on Sunday showing a U.S. destroyer firing several times at a 900-foot Iran ian cargo vessel during the operation.
President Donald Trump said the ship was attempting to bypass a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and ignored multiple warnings.The incident comes as a ceasefire between the United States and Iran is set to expire this week. Trump told Bloomberg News it is “highly unlikely” he will extend the ceasefire.RELATED NEWS | Iran fires on tanker as it reimposes Strait of Hormuz restrictionsThe United States is pushing for a long-term agreement that would require Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions. Details could be fleshed out during a potential second round of peace talks in Pakistan, though Iran has not formally agreed to participate. A U.S. delegation is expected to include Vice President JD Vance, envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, according to a source familiar with the matter.Over the weekend, Trump warned that if Iran rejects the U.S. proposal, Washington would “knock out every single power plant and every single bridge in Iran.”Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Monday it has no current plans for another round of talks, though it did not explicitly rule out future negotiations. Iran’s president also said the country would not submit to force, underscoring deep mistrust of the United States.
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