new video loaded: Trump Says U.S. Attacked Iranian Cargo Ship
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President Trump said a Navy destroyer had attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman. The White House said it was dispatching a high-level delegation, including Vice President JD Vance, to Pakistan for negotiations.
By McKinnon de Kuyper
April 19, 2026
