Three vessels, including MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, were attacked or seized by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in the Strait of Hormuz on 22‑Apr‑2026.
President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the US‑Iran ceasefire and continuation of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Brent crude futures rose above $100 per barrel following the attacks, sparking concerns of inflationary pressure and potential central‑bank rate hikes.
Diplomatic talks stalled as US Vice President JD Vance’s Pakistan visit was postponed and Iran deemed negotiations a “waste of time”.