The US Central Command released a video showing a US warship in the Persian Gulf enforcing a military blockade against Iranian ports, stating that any vessel attempting to breach the blockade will be subject to force. This comes after the seizure of the Iranian-flagged vessel, M/V Touska, which was intercepted in the Gulf of Oman for failing to heed US warnings. The USS Spruance, a guided missile destroyer, was involved in the operation, which included damaging the vessel's engine. The Touska, linked to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), was reportedly traveling from China. Iran condemned the seizure as 'armed piracy' and warned of retaliation, although it expressed restraint due to the presence of crew families on board. The US blockade near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for 20% of the world's crude oil, remains a contentious issue in ongoing negotiations between the two nations. President Donald Trump reaffirmed that the blockade will persist until a deal is reached, with upcoming talks scheduled in Islamabad.