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'Armed maritime piracy': Iran confirms US seizure of its commercial vessel
April 20, 2026
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'Armed maritime piracy': Iran confirms US seizure of its commercial vessel Iran said the US military seized one of its commercial vessels in the Sea of Oman, accusing Washington of “maritime piracy” and violating a ceasefire. A statement from the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, carried by Tasnim News Agency, said the ship was attacked, its navigation system disabled and marines deployed onto its deck.
“The aggressive America attacked one of Iran’s commercial ships and disabled its navigation system,” the statement said, adding, “We warn that the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will soon respond to and retaliate against this armed piracy by the US military.”
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