Donald Trump has escalated tensions by seizing an Iranian cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz just days before a ceasefire deadline.

The U.S. president indicated that American forces fired upon the vessel before taking control, marking the first known use of force since the maritime blockade began.

The move is widely seen as an attempt to increase pressure ahead of negotiations. Trump warned that if talks fail, the U.S. could target Iran’s infrastructure, including power plants and bridges.

Iran, however, insists it will not enter negotiations unless the blockade is lifted, raising uncertainty over whether talks will proceed as planned.

Both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire, while tensions continue to rise in key maritime areas.

Analysts say the U.S. is leveraging the blockade to push for concessions on Iran’s nuclear program, while Iran is demanding relief from restrictions in exchange for dialogue.

There are also concerns that escalation could extend to other chokepoints such as the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, potentially disrupting global shipping routes.

The international community is calling for restraint and renewed negotiations, but the situation remains highly volatile.

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