Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:39pm on 23 Apr 2026,Thursday International
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released footage showing its forces intercepting two cargo vessels, including the India-bound Epaminondas, in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran claims the ships violated maritime rules and tampered with navigation systems, prompting their detention and escort to Iranian waters. The video shows armed boats approaching the vessels, but analysis by BBC Verify suggests it may have been filmed hours after the reported attack. Some visuals also raised doubts about staging, including pre-opened access points on one ship. Greek authorities denied seizure claims, while tracking data indicated the vessel continued moving before going dark, adding uncertainty.
