Three ships targeted in Hormuz, Iran seizes two

Iranian forces targeted three container ships on Wednesday, seizing two, the latest incidents to threaten a crucial trade route in the Middle East war. Iran's parliament speaker said on Wednesday that the Islamic republic would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the US naval blockade remained in place, calling it a "blatant violation of the ceasefire". FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran.

Apr 23, 2026 - 02:00
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Three ships targeted in Hormuz, Iran seizes two
Iranian forces targeted three container ships on Wednesday, seizing two, the latest incidents to threaten a crucial trade route in the Middle East war. Iran's parliament speaker said on Wednesday that the Islamic republic would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the US naval blockade remained in place, calling it a "blatant violation of the ceasefire". FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran.

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