Iran has called on the United Nations to condemn the United States for its seizure of the Iranian cargo vessel Touska in the Sea of Oman, describing the action as an act of piracy and a violation of the ceasefire established between the two nations. In a letter to the UN Security Council, Iran's ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani characterized the US operation as a 'dangerous escalation' that jeopardizes crucial maritime routes. He urged the UN to formally denounce the seizure and demand the immediate release of the vessel. The US, led by President Donald Trump, defended the operation, asserting that the Touska was intercepted after failing to adhere to US Navy instructions. Trump stated that American forces disabled the ship by targeting its engine room before boarding. This incident occurs against a backdrop of heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, despite Trump's willingness to extend the ceasefire for further negotiations. The ongoing US naval blockade on Iranian ports remains a significant point of contention, with the seizure raising alarms regarding the safety of shipping lanes in the region, vital for global trade and energy supplies.