Trump Directs U.S. Marines to Seize Iranian Cargo Vessel in Gulf of Oman

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. Marines have taken control of the Iranian-flagged cargo ship TOUSKA after it tried to breach a U.S. naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel allegedly ignored warnings from the USS Spruance and was disabled by fire in its engine room before being boarded. Authorities say the ship is now under inspection for cargo violations and was already subject to U.S. sanctions over alleged illegal activities. Tensions between Washington and Tehran have surged following collapsed negotiations and an ongoing blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Market disruptions have driven up global fuel and aviation costs, impacting jet fuel prices in Nigeria. New talks between the U.S. and Iran are expected, but the threat of further military action still looms.

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