"The USS Spruance intercepted the Iranian cargo vessel after its crew refused repeated warnings to stop, leading to the use of force."
"After verbal warnings and the sounding of an alarm, the destroyer fired rounds onto the cargo ship with its MK 45 gun."
"US Marines now have custody of the ship, which has been confirmed by Iran, stating they will retaliate 'soon'."
A US Navy destroyer, the USS Spruance, fired at an Iranian cargo vessel in the Arabian Sea after the crew ignored multiple warnings to stop. The destroyer used its MK 45 gun to fire rounds at the ship following verbal warnings and an alarm. US Central Command reported that US Marines have taken custody of the vessel. Iran has confirmed the seizure and stated intentions to retaliate soon.
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