U.S. Seizes Iranian Tanker; Talks Announced Amid Trump’s Threats Introduction The United States Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on April 19 after it attempted to breach a U.S. naval blockade, according to statements from U.S. Central Command and President Donald Trump [1]. The seizure occurred as tanker traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz largely ground to a halt and just days before a temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire [1]. President Trump announced on Sunday that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Pakistan for a new…

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