US Republican leader Nikki Haley has claimed that the Iranian vessel seized by US forces was carrying chemical materials from China intended for missile production. The ship reportedly ignored repeated warnings, leading to a dramatic six-hour operation by US forces. Iran has condemned the move as a ceasefire violation and launched drone attacks in response. While the claims remain unverified, the incident has intensified US-Iran tensions and raised fresh questions over China’s alleged role ahead of crucial talks in Islamabad.