Tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces reportedly opened fire on commercial vessels and seized multiple ships, including the MSC Francesca and Epaminodes, shortly after Donald Trump announced an extension of the US–Iran ceasefire. Iranian authorities claim the ships violated maritime rules, operated without authorization, and manipulated navigation systems, while linking one vessel to Israel. The incidents have raised fresh concerns over maritime security in a critical global oil route amid ongoing geopolitical instability #straitofhormuz #iran #usiran #breakingnews #worldnews #geopolitics #war #middleeast #shipping

Source: Hormuz | Iran Gunboats Open Fire, IRGC Navy Seizes Vessels As US Extends Ceasefire