EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 3 MIN
US seizes Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman
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President Donald Trump said marines took "full custody" of the vessel after "blowing a hole in the engine room." It comes less than a week after the US placed a blockade on Iranian ships. Meanwhile, the ceasefire brokered by Pakistan is about to expire. Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen.
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