Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:49am on 20 Apr 2026,Monday International
The United States attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship that was trying to pass a US blockade, President Donald Trump said. Trump said the vessel was given “fair warning to stop,” but did not comply. He said US naval forces then used disabling fire and damaged the engine room. Iran’s military said it would respond. Iranian media later reported drone attacks on US ships, but no damage was confirmed. The US and Iran are expected to hold peace talks in Pakistan this week. However, an Iranian spokesman said there are “no plans” yet and “no decision has been made” on joining the talks. (PC: BBC)
