US EditionIran says it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz after U.S. extends ceasefire
The Revolutionary Guard said the ships violated maritime rules as Iran pressed control over the strategic waterway that carries 20% of global oil and gas.
- On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired on and seized three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in maritime tensions amid an ongoing U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports.
- President Donald Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire on Tuesday to allow Iran to submit a 'unified proposal' to end the conflict; however, the U.S. continues its naval blockade, which Iran's foreign minister calls a breach of the ceasefire.
- Accusing the vessels of 'violating' regulations, the Revolutionary Guard seized the MSC Francesca and Epaminondas. While Iranian state media claims the ships ignored warnings, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported gunboats fired without prior radio warnings.
- The International Maritime Organization is preparing a humanitarian plan to evacuate crews from roughly 800 ships stranded in the Persian Gulf. Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez stated the corridor aims to address seafarer welfare rather than commercial reopening.
- Military planners from over 30 nations convened in London on Wednesday to develop a joint mission safeguarding navigation in the Strait. The coalition aims to establish security protocols to reopen the waterway, as oil prices rose toward $98 a barrel.
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Why Does Trump Remain Silent Amid Reported Attack on 3 Commercial Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz After Ceasefire Extension?
The silence emanating from the White House and President Donald Trump is deafening amid the reported attacks made by Iran after the POTUS announced that the ceasefire was extended. Trump, who has been vocal about the conflict on social media, did not make any post about Tehran's recent move. This lack of communication has sparked a wave of questioning regarding the efficacy of the President's recent diplomatic concessions. While the region remai…
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