In brief
In a significant escalation of maritime tensions, the US Navy has intercepted and seized an Iranian ship entering the Gulf. President Trump confirmed on social media that the ship ignored a warning to stop, marking the first seizure under the ongoing naval blockade against Iran. Iran has condemned the action, calling it a violation of the ceasefire and threatening to retaliate. This incident raises concerns over regional stability amidst heightened military presence and ongoing diplomatic tensions.
The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.
Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that the ship was seized by the US Navy after failing to respond to a warning to stop.
Iran said it was a violation of the ceasefire and it would retaliate soon for an act of armed piracy.
It's the first ship to be seized by the US since its blockade of Iranian ports began.
Here's what we know so far about it.