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US seizes Iranian ship, Iran retaliates with drones

The US Navy fired on and seized an Iranian cargo ship attempting to breach the blockade, prompting Iranian drone attacks on US ships.

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Arabian Sea/Strait of Hormuz region
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Monday, 20 April 2026 at 11:24 UTC
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President Trump announced the US Navy forcibly stopped an Iranian cargo ship that attempted to break the naval blockade, firing on its engine room after the crew ignored warnings. Iran responded by launching drone attacks on US ships and stated it has no plans for negotiations despite Vice President JD Vance's arrival in Pakistan for peace talks. With the ceasefire expiring on Wednesday, experts assess the chances of a diplomatic solution as extremely low, signaling renewed regional escalation.
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