Iran Captures Two Container Ships and Strikes a Third in the Strait of Hormuz

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On Wednesday, Iranian naval forces seized two container ships, MSC-Francesca and Epaminondas, in the Strait of Hormuz. Officials said the vessels lacked proper permits and tampered with navigation systems. Both crews reported coming under fire from IRGC gunboats, with one ship sustaining heavy damage to its bridge. These actions represent a major escalation just hours after a U.S. president extended a ceasefire indefinitely. Observers warn the move could further destabilise a vital shipping route. Source: International news reports

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