Two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on 22 April 2026 after President Trump announced an indefinite cease‑fire extension with Iran.
A container ship and a vessel were hit, the latter by an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps boat, prompting renewed security concerns.
Brent crude futures rose to just below $100 per barrel, sparking inflation fears and potential central‑bank rate hikes.
US blockade of Iranian ports remains, while UK, France and Pakistan seek diplomatic talks and a defensive escort mission for tankers.