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Iran says seizes two container ships attempting to exit Gulf - Reuters

Iran says seizes two container ships attempting to exit Gulf - Reuters

Iran says seizes two container ships attempting to exit Gulf Reuters

April 22, 2026 at 12:01 PM Original source
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Iran says seizes two container ships attempting to exit Gulf - Reuters
Reutersvia rss

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Reutersvia ai

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two container ships, the MSC Francesca and the Epaminondas, in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of operating without permits and tampering with navigation systems.

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Iran’s gunboat fires on container ship off Oman coast
Al Jazeeravia ai

An Iranian gunboat fired on a container vessel near the coast of Oman, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran.

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Iran gunboat attacks container ship off Oman coast as Trump announces ceasefire extension
The Nationalvia ai

A container ship was attacked by an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps gunboat near Oman, causing significant damage to its bridge, while President Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely.

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Iran seizes vessels, fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz
Onmanoramavia ai

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz and warned against disruptions, escalating tensions as U.S. President Trump called off attacks indefinitely.

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Iran seizes two container ships as Strait of Hormuz tensions spiral
Londonlovesbusiness.comvia ai

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in maritime tensions in the region.

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Reutersvia ai

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two container ships, the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and Liberia-flagged Epaminondas, in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of operating without permits and tampering with navigation systems.

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The Washington Postvia ai

Iranian forces seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to state media, just hours after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely.

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Euronewsvia ai

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two cargo ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of violating regulations and tampering with navigation systems.

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Iran Seizes 2 Ships In Strait Of Hormuz—Third Ship Attacked, State Media Claims
Forbesvia ai

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two ships it attacked earlier in the Strait of Hormuz, with state media claiming a third ship was also attacked, as Tehran argues that the U.S. blockade of its ports violates the ceasefire.

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Reutersvia ai

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy seized two container ships, the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and Liberia-flagged Epaminondas, for operating without permits and tampering with navigation systems. The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil and gas supply.

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Iran seizes 2 ships seeking to cross Strait of Hormuz, fires on another
Arab Newsvia ai

Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and fired upon a third vessel. Iran has stated it will not reopen the strait as long as the U.S. naval blockade remains in place.

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Iran says it seizes two container ships attempting to leave Gulf
Sada Elbaladvia ai

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two container ships, the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and Liberia-flagged Epaminondas, accusing them of operating without permits and tampering with navigation systems in the Strait of Hormuz.

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