Conflict eventStrategic developments2026-04-22馃嚠馃嚪

Iran seizes two vessels for 'maritime violations,' state media says

actor1: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy -> actor2: MSC Francesca; Epaminodes

On 2026-04-22, Iran's IRGC navy seized two vessels, identified as the MSC Francesca and the Epaminodes, and transferred them to Iranian shores. Tasnim reported the ships were detained for operating without required authorisation and for allegedly manipulating navigation systems. The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the report.

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Strait of HormuzHormozganMiddle EastIranAsia26.567, 56.250
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