Iranian IRGC Navy Seizes Two Container Ships in Strait of Hormuz Following Ceasefire Extension

On April 22, 2026, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy seized two commercial vessels, the MSC Francesca and the Epaminodes, in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian authorities alleged the ships violated maritime regulations by manipulating their tracking systems. The seizure occurred just hours after the US announced a ceasefire extension. Simultaneously, the UK Maritime Trade Operations Center reported a second vessel came under fire in the vicinity, intensifying fears of a naval escalation.

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Country: Iran

Conflict: US-Iran Conflict

Severity: CRITICAL

Source: Iran International

Also reported by: Al Jazeera

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