Thursday, April 23, 2026

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions

Multiple ships were attacked and seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, causing heavy damage to at least one vessel. The incidents occurred hours after President Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, complicating ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Iran conflict. Iran claimed the vessels had entered the waterway without proper authorization, while the attacks sent oil prices spiking and raised concerns about global energy supply disruptions.