The U.S. Navy opened fire on an Iranian cargo ship that was trying to break the blockade of Iranian ports by the United States and took control of it, Donald Trump claimed on his Truth Social network on Sunday.
On Sunday, April 19, in the evening, the U.S. Navy fired at an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman and took control of it, Donald Trump announced on his Truth social network.
“A cargo ship flying the Iranian flag, the Touska, almost 275 meters long and weighing nearly as much as an aircraft carrier, tried to break our naval blockade,” the President of the United States wrote.
An American destroyer intercepted the cargo ship “in the Gulf of Oman and ordered it to stop,” but as the crew refused to obey, the warship immobilized it by firing at the engine room and “the American Marines now have control of the ship,” according to Donald Trump.
Context: This news article is about the U.S. Navy opening fire on an Iranian cargo ship attempting to break the blockade of Iranian ports and subsequently taking control of the ship. Donald Trump made the announcement on his social network.
Fact Check: This article is based on a claim made by Donald Trump on his social network.
