Iran launches drone strikes at US vessels after ship seizure in Gulf of Oman

Breaking: Iranian drones targeted US military vessels in the Gulf of Oman earlier today, according to Iranian state media Tasnim. The strikes follow US forces boarding the Iranian container ship TOUSKA after disabling its navigation system, which Iran claims violated a ceasefire. Tasnim reports the drone attacks were direct retaliation, though it did not specify if targets were military or commercial ships. Iranian military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari states US forces opened fire on the vessel before boarding it, while US President Donald Trump confirmed the incident was announced Sunday and later verified by CENTCOM. The TOUSKA seizure occurred amid heightened tensions, with Iran warning of imminent retaliation following the US action. This escalation risks further destabilizing a critical oil shipping route, potentially affecting global energy markets and regional stability. Monitor official channels for updates as conflicting accounts emerge about who initiated hostilities in this latest flashpoint between Washington and Tehran.

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