Iran seizes two container ships in Strait of Hormuz amid low traffic
Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz on April 28, 2025, claiming they were operating without authorization. The seizure occurred as the Trump administration extended a ceasefire and blockade in the region, with traffic through the strategic waterway remaining far below normal levels. The ships were taken near the port of Bandar Abbas. No details on crew or cargo have been released. The incident escalates tensions in a key chokepoint for global oil shipments.
Key facts
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz
- Ships were allegedly operating without authorization
- Seizure occurred on April 28, 2025
- Trump administration extended ceasefire and blockade in the region
- Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains far below normal
- Ships taken near Bandar Abbas port
- No details on crew or cargo released
- Incident escalates tensions in a key oil shipping chokepoint
Entities
Institutions
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard
- Trump administration
Locations
- Strait of Hormuz
- Bandar Abbas
- Iran
Sources
- Quartz —