Iran Seizes Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran detained two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its control over the strategic waterway. The move followed US President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone planned attacks, with no clear timeline for the resumption of peace talks.
According to Iran’s Tasnim news agency, the Revolutionary Guards seized the ships for alleged violations of maritime rules and escorted them to Iranian shores. It was the first such incident since the conflict began in late February. The naval forces also warned that any security breaches in the strait would be treated as a “red line”.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said earlier that three ships had come under shelling. Trump said on social media that the US was postponing attacks on Iran indefinitely at the request of mediators, while confirming that the naval blockade would remain in place.
Tehran has described the blockade as an act of war and said it would not reopen the strait while the US measures continue.
Pakistan is continuing efforts to mediate talks, but negotiations have yet to take place. Tensions persist over disagreements on a ceasefire, Iran’s nuclear program and control of the strait.