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Iran captures ship crew including Indian seafarer near Strait of Hormuz following fresh US dispute
International
Published on 24 April 2026
At least one Indian is on the seized vessel
Iran says it captured two foreign ships and fired on a third near the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of violating transit rules. At least one Indian seafarer is reported among the crew of a vessel taken by Iran, though all Indian seafarers on the affected ships are said to be safe. The move comes after the US seized an Iranian ship.
- Iran captured two foreign ships and fired on a third near Hormuz
- At least one Indian seafarer is reported on a vessel taken by Iran
- Indian seafarers on affected ships are reported safe
- Incident follows a US seizure of an Iranian vessel
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