Iran Attacks Ships in Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire Extension
Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seizing two, following the U.S. extension of the ceasefire with Iran.
On April 22, 2026, Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard fired upon three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, seizing two of them. The British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center reported that the attacks occurred early Wednesday morning, with one container ship sustaining significant damage to its bridge. All crew members were reported safe.
These incidents followed U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, intended to allow Tehran time to present a unified proposal for negotiations. Trump stated that the extension was granted at Pakistan's request, citing internal divisions within the Iranian government.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway through which approximately 20% of the world's oil and gas supplies are transported. The recent attacks have heightened concerns over maritime security and the stability of global energy markets. Efforts to resume diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad have been further complicated by these developments.
