Two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UK says, after U.S. extends Iran ceasefire

Iran’s navy on Wednesday said it had seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz. It comes after reports that three cargo ships were attacked in the waterway. Trump announced Tuesday that the ceasefire would be extended so talks could continue. USS Abraham Lincoln conducts U.S. blockade operations related to the Strait of Hormuz on April 16, 2026. Handout | Getty Images News | Getty Images

Iran’s navy on Wednesday said it had seized two container ships in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, shortly