Middle East war live: Iran seizes two vessels in Strait of Hormuz, state media says

22/04/2026 03:27 France 24

Iran on Wednesday seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz for what it described ‌as ⁠maritime violations, according to Iranian state TV. The development comes after reports of container vessels coming under fire. Earlier, President Donald Trump announced that the US was extending its ceasefire with Iran. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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