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US military seized Iranian-flagged container ship, Trump says

seized Iranian-flagged container ship, Trump says The [US military](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/us-military) took custody of an [Iranian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran)-flagged container ship that attempted to get past an American blockade near the strait

Middle East crisis live: ceasefire under pressure and talks in doubt as Iran threatens to ‘retaliate’ to US seizure of ship

seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade, and Iran said it would retaliate. Efforts to build a more lasting peace in the region likewise appeared to be on uncertain ground