US Seizes Iran Ship as War Tensions Spike
April 22, 2026·about 4 hours ago·via The Independent

The US Navy seizes an Iranian cargo vessel, the Touska, in the Gulf of Oman after firing on it for breaching a naval blockade. Tehran slams the action as armed piracy and vows retaliation as a fragile ceasefire nears expiration on April 22. US-Iran talks in Islamabad wrap up without agreement after 21 hours, with Iran digging in on demands and JD Vance set to lead the next round despite Trump's initial doubts. Read more about this...