Iran's seizure of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz is a provocative act that could escalate regional tensions.

Iran reports seizing 2 ships in Strait of Hormuz hours after Trump’s ceasefire extension https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/22/iran-war-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-00886525?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into POLITICO Europe @politico-europe-POLITICOEurope

Iran reports seizing 2 ships in Strait of Hormuz hours after Trump's ceasefire extension (Gregory Svirnovskiy/Politico) https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/22/iran-war-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-00886525 http://www.memeorandum.com/260422/p75#a260422p75

THE LATEST #NEWS AT THIS HOUR: #IRAN #SEIZED TWO #SHIPS AFTER U.S. EXTENDED CEASEFIRE: Iran seized two ships in the Strait of #Hormuz last night, just hours after Trump extended the #ceasefire. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/iran-tightens-control-hormuz-after-us-calls-off-renewed-attacks-2026-04-23/

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire https://thehill.com/policy/international/5842685-iran-ships-seized-strait-of-hormuz-extended-ceasefire/

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-will-indefinitely-extend-ceasefire-unclear-if-iran-agrees-2026-04-22/