Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Otago Daily Times Online News [Unofficial]
April 23, 2026
A screen capture from a video said to show the seizure of the container ships MSC Francesca and Epaminondas in the Strait of Hormuz, broadcast on Iranian State TV. Photo: IRIB/Handout via Reuters
Iran has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after US President Donald Trump called off attacks with no sign of peace talks restarting.
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