“Shock at Sea!” Iran Seizes India-Bound Ship Near Hormuz, Sparks Global Alarm

Brief By Hindustan Times / 6:13 PM on 22 Apr 2026

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seized a Liberia-flagged container vessel, EPAMINONDAS, bound for Gujarat near the Strait of Hormuz, citing maritime violations and security risks. Authorities claimed the ship operated without permits and tampered with navigation systems. A second vessel was also detained. The move heightens tensions in the vital shipping corridor, raising fresh concerns over regional stability and global trade routes.