Iran attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz bound for Mundra Port in India following a ceasefire announcement by US President Donald Trump. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC-N) claimed responsibility for attacking and seizing two ships, including the MSC-Francesca and the Epaminodas. The Epaminodas, a Liberian-flagged vessel, was en route from Dubai to Mundra, scheduled to arrive on Thursday.
Shipping monitoring sites confirmed the attack on the Epaminodas, owned by Greek company Kalmar Maritime LLC. This incident comes after Iran previously attacked two Indian ships in the same area, leading to a strong protest from India. The IRGC-N stated that the ships were targeted for operating without authorization, as reported by PressTV.
Despite the ceasefire extension, President Trump announced the continuation of the US Naval blockade of Iranian ports. The conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil and gas passage, has escalated due to recent incidents, including the US capture of an Iranian ship. The situation underscores internal divisions within Tehran’s leadership, impacting their response to such events.
