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The Independent UK
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Trump says US has seized Iranian cargo ship after Tehran ‘rejects’ peace talks

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  • The US seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, an action announced by Donald Trump on Truth Social.
  • Trump stated that US forces stopped the vessel by blowing a hole in its engine room, with US marines now having full custody.
  • This incident occurred after Tehran reportedly rejected participating in a second round of peace talks.
  • Iran's state news agency, IRNA, cited “US excessive demands” as the reason for not joining the talks, despite a US delegation being sent to Pakistan.
  • Earlier, Trump had threatened to strike Iran's civilian infrastructure to pressure them into negotiations before an upcoming ceasefire expires.

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Iran-US war latest: Tehran rejects second round of peace talks after Trump issues new threat

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