Middle East Conflict: Gujarat-bound Cargo Vessel Among Two Ships Seized By Iran In Strait Of Hormuz

Tehran: Two ships, including a Gujarat-bound cargo vessel was reportedly attacked and seized by the Revolutionary Guards of Iran in Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. This development came hours after US President Donald Trump extended the two-week ceasefire.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has attacked two ships and captured them. These ships are being seized and taken to Iran. One of these ships was coming to India. According to the report, these ships have been identified as MSC Francesca and Epaminodes. The owners of the ships could not be contacted immediately.

According to ship tracking data, the ship Epaminondas seized by Iran was going to Mundra Port in Gujarat. This ship was coming towards India after starting its journey from Dubai when IRGC attacked it and captured it. This seizure of a ship heading towards an Indian port has increased India's concerns regarding maritime security and supply chain.

IRGC has threatened to target American oil companies and oil wells in West Asia. This threat has come from Iran's Tasnim news agency. Iran has warned that if its infrastructure is touched, all the US-owned oil wells in West Asia will be destroyed. Iran has made it clear that it will selectively attack all American-owned oil companies.

Earlier, there was rapid firing on three ships near Iranian waters in Hormuz. Three cargo ships were targeted by the firing. According to the report, before the attack, a gunboat belonging to the IRGC suddenly started firing. The surprising thing is that the ships had transit permission, but the attackers did not give any radio communication or warning before firing.

A day earlier, America had postponed the visit of Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan. Trump had extended the ceasefire between America and Iran for two weeks. This development reflects the tension in West Asia.