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Michelle Martin (0:02)
The US Fired on and seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to break through the blockade.
Leela Fado (0:06)
Iran is calling it piracy and vowing to retaliate. The ceasefire expires Wednesday, and talks to extend it are falling apart.
Michelle Martin (0:13)
I'm Michelle Martin. That's Leela Fado, and this is up first from NPR News. The seizure of the ship came just hours after President Trump confirmed US Negotiators would be headed to Pakistan for talks, but an Iranian official says they are not attending. Both sides are accusing each other of violating the ceasefire.
Leela Fado (0:33)
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Leela Fado (2:24)
US forces fired on an Iranian flagged cargo vessel after it refused to comply with a blockade ordered by President Trump. Hear sound from a video released by US Central Command. Vacate your engine room.
