The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seized the vessels MSC Francesca and Epaminodes in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of violating the blockade. The vessels are currently being held at an Iranian port.
Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, told Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in a phone call that Iran has taken measures in accordance with international law to protect its national security in the Strait of Hormuz, blaming the United States and Israel for the consequences of the current situation on the global economy. Araghchi also stated that the United States' military assault on an independent UN member state is responsible for the current tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Reuters and the British Maritime Trade Operations Center reported that at least three container ships in the Strait of Hormuz came under gunfire just one hour after a ceasefire extension was announced.
Lebanese President Aoun stated that ongoing ceasefire extension talks are focusing on Israeli withdrawal, halting attacks, returning Lebanese detainees, deploying the Lebanese army to the border, and reconstruction. Aoun emphasized the importance of seizing the "one-time opportunity" presented by combined U.S. and Arab support.
The Tasnim news agency, linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has issued a warning to cut underwater internet cables connecting Gulf states to the internet.
The IRGC terrorists fired and seized the MSC Francesca and the Epaminodes vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels are accused of violating the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, according to the statement. They are currently being held at an Iranian port.
