US releases video showing the capture of Iranian-flagged ship near Hormuz, Trump says it tried to breach its blockade.
Source: Al Jazeera
What we know about the US capture of Iranian vessel near Hormuz
US forces have released video appearing to show the capture of an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz, which President Donald Trump says was attempting to breach its naval blockade. Iran has condemned the operation as ‘maritime piracy,’ warned of retaliation, and cast doubt on new talks with the US. Here’s what we know.
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