US Seizes Iran-Linked Ship Carrying Suspected Chinese Cargo Amid Trump-Xi Tensions
U.S. forces have boarded and seized the Iran-linked tanker Touska in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to breach an American naval blockade. Presidents Trump and Xi now face fresh strains as Washington accuses China of supplying Iran. The operation involved U.S. Marines deploying from helicopters onto the vessel after it ignored repeated warnings to stop. Donald Trump confirmed his forces have full custody of the ship’s crew and cargo, which he described as “not very nice.” China has denied involvement in the shipment. Trump said the interception came despite his good relationship with President Xi and warned he won’t extend the current ceasefire with Tehran. He pledged to resume bombing if talks fail, even as negotiations are due to restart soon in Islamabad. Iran’s parliamentary speaker called the move a breach of the truce and warned of possible escalation. The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began last week to disrupt shipping on a vital oil route. Trump hailed the blockade as a success and said U.S. strikes have significantly weakened Iran’s military.
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