Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks

In the Strait of Hormuz on 22 April 2026, Iran fired on three ships and said it seized two container ships, hours after Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran. Iran said it seized the vessels for maritime violations. The incident complicates efforts to resume US-Iran talks, while the US blockade continues.

According to one report, 34 Iranian tankers slipped past the US blockade carrying more than $900 million of oil. The Pentagon estimates that clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz could take up to six months.