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Iran attacks three commercial ships in Hormuz
PUBLISHED Apr 22, 2026, 12:34 PM ET
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to Iranian media and a ship management company. Iranian state outlets reported that two of the ships were seized and were being taken to Iran, while a third vessel, identified as the Euphoria, was described as having become stranded on the Iranian coast. Separately, ship manager Technomar said the Liberian-registered container ship Epaminondas was approached and fired upon by a manned gunboat about 20 nautical miles off Oman, damaging its bridge. The company said all crew members were safe, with no injuries reported.
By Adyan K. | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Wednesday Revolutionary Guard opens fire offshore
- Wednesday Two targeted ships reportedly seized
- Wednesday Third vessel Euphoria reported stranded
- Wednesday Iranian state television confirms ship seizures
- Wednesday Epaminondas attacked off Oman coast
- Wednesday Gunfire damages Epaminondas vessel bridge
- Wednesday Technomar confirms crew safe, uninjured
- Later Technomar pledges ongoing incident investigation
News Intelligence
- This incident could impact global trade routes. The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for oil shipments. Any disruption here could raise gas prices. Keep an eye on your local pump prices over the next few weeks.
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