US attacks and seizes an Iranian cargo ship

The United States has attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship that was attempting to bypass its blockade of Iran’s ports. U.S. officials say the vessel was suspected of carrying restricted materials, and that repeated attempts by the U.S. military to stop it were ignored, leading to the attack. Iran has condemned the seizure as a violation of international law, and responded by launching drone strikes targeting U.S. military vessels in the Gulf of Oman. However, there have been no reports of damage from the apparent attacks. The incident comes at a delicate time, just as planned peace talks between the two countries in Pakistan draw near.