Iranian Forces Seize Two Ships in Strait of Hormuz

Published: 2026-04-22T15:48:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: The Guardian
Original source

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the seizure of two vessels, MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC stated the ships were taken to Iranian shores due to alleged unauthorized operation and navigation system manipulation. They emphasized that disrupting order and safety in the strait is considered a "red line."

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