US Navy fires on Iranian ship in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. Navy has fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to break through an American blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with the USS Spruance disabling the vessel's engine room before seizing it. This marks the first known use of force since the blockade was imposed on 13 April, during which no Iranian oil exports have successfully departed. The incident occurs as 33 tankers were turned around over the weekend, with at least eight Iranian vessels interdicted, raising concerns about upcoming peace talks between the nations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.