Iran Seizes Two Cargo Ships in the Strait of Hormuz Following Ceasefire Dispute
Iranian naval forces seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, transferring them to the Iranian coast. The seizure follows statements by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who characterized the ongoing U.S. naval blockade as an act of war and a violation of the existing ceasefire. Tehran has threatened to completely close the vital waterway and strike regional energy and desalination infrastructure if the blockade is not lifted, escalating tensions as the U.S.-Iran truce expires.