US authorities have detained an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, which according to official sources was trying to pass through a blockade imposed by the United States.

US President Donald Trump confirmed the intervention, stating that the ship had been warned in advance to stop, but did not obey the order.

"We detained an Iranian-flagged cargo ship. The ship attempted to bypass the US blockade," Trump said in a statement to the media.

He added that US forces have now taken full control of the ship, stressing that the operation was carried out without major incidents.

Further details about the ship's cargo or its destination have not yet been made public, and authorities are expected to provide more information in the future.

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