Iran seizes two ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran ceasefire stalemate and US Navy Secretary departure
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two vessels, the MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, in the Strait of Hormuz, citing maritime violations. The seizures occurred amid ongoing disputes over a US naval blockade of Iran and uncertainty over the status of a ceasefire extended unilaterally by Trump. The Pentagon also announced that Navy Secretary John Phelan was leaving office effective immediately, without providing an explanation.
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Too few outlets to map a left-right split. Here is each take as it stands.
“Gunboat diplomacy ramps up in Hormuz Strait, endangering shaky ceasefire”
“Middle East crisis live: US and Iran in blockade stalemate as Washington's navy secretary leaves office 'immediately'”
“Tensions rise in two ceasefires in the Middle East. And, the Navy secretary ousted”