Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:13am on 23 Apr 2026,Thursday International
Iran has released video showing masked commandos seizing two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including one bound for India. The vessels, MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, were intercepted by forces linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The footage shows armed troops approaching in speedboats and boarding using ladders. The India-bound ship suffered damage after gunfire and grenades, though no crew were injured. Iran said the ships lacked “required authorisation” and had “manipulated navigation systems”. The seizures came after recent US action against Iranian vessels, raising tensions in the region.
