Iran SEIZES Greek Vessel In Hormuz As IRGC Locks Down Shipping Lane, FLEXES Control | WATCH

Iran has reportedly seized a major commercial container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating already high regional tensions. On April 22, 2026, Iran’s IRGC special forces boarded the Liberia-flagged MSC Epaminondas, a Greek-owned vessel chartered by Mediterranean Shipping Company, as it traveled from Dubai to India. Tehran claims the ship violated maritime rules by disabling its tracking system, while released footage shows armed personnel taking control. Iranian officials say the vessel was escorted to Bandar Abbas for inspection as part of maritime security enforcement. However, Greek authorities dispute the seizure, stating the ship was damaged but not captured. Tracking data showing the vessel halted near Iranian waters has added further uncertainty. This incident raises serious conce s about global shipping security, oil routes, and rising geopolitical risks in one of the world’s most vital trade corridors.