In Brief…
- A spokesman for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters accused the United States of violating a ceasefire and carrying out “maritime piracy” after firing at an Iranian commercial vessel in the Sea of Oman.
- President Donald Trump said on Sunday that US forces intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, blew a hole in its engine room and took custody of the vessel after its crew ignored orders to stop.
- Iran has rejected taking part in the second round of talks with the United States, the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported on Sunday.
This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
Check back for updates.
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