The United States has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first interception since it imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports last week. Iran has called the move an act of piracy and a violation of the ceasefire, warning of a swift response. The development has raised fresh concerns over the stability of the truce and pushed oil prices higher amid fears of a prolonged disruption in global energy supply. Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Coach of empty local train derails in Thane; Mumbai suburban network services hit NSA Doval discusses bilateral relations, regional situation with Saudi leaders