News18 Urdu US-Iran War Update: Trump’s Ceasefire Ignored as IRGC Special Forces Board Ships | Iran US | N18G

The naval war in the Middle East has taken a sharp turn. On April 22, 2026, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy conducted a high-stakes operation, capturing two foreign container ships seeking to exit the Strait of Hormuz. This is the first time Iran has seized vessels not directly linked to the U.S. or Israel since the conflict began in February.

The Seized Vessels: Details on the MSC Francesca (Panama-flagged) and the Epaminondas (Liberia-flagged). The Epaminondas was reportedly en route to Mundra Port, India, when it was intercepted.

The “Red Line”: The IRGC claims the ships were “operating without authorization” and “tampering with navigation systems,” warning that any disruption in the Strait is now a “red line.”

Trump’s Response: President Trump has extended the ceasefire indefinitely but has simultaneously ordered the Navy to “shoot and kill” any Iranian fast-boats seen laying mines or harassing commercial traffic.

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