Three ships attacked and two seized in Strait of Hormuz as Iran warns Donald Trump ceasefire means 'nothing'

Three cargo ships have been targeted, and two seized, during passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran issued the US a stark warning that the agreed ceasefire means "nothing". Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted the third ship, Panama-flagged vessel MSC Francesca, approximately six nautical miles from Iranian waters as it sailed southward towards the Gulf of Oman. The IRGC contacted the vessel and "instructed to drop anchor", according to maritime intelligence company Vanguard Crew members have since reported sustaining "damage to the hull and accommodation", though additional details remain unavailable at this time. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say These attacks follow President Donald Trump's announcement that he would extend the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The UK Maritime Trade Operations has confirmed that the IRGC opened fire on the first vessel, with reports indicating Iran the IRGC also hit the other two ships. The two other ships reportedly targeted include a Liberia-flagged vessel Epaminondas, and Greek-owned vessel Euphoria, now stranded in the coast of Hormozgan Province. UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed crews aboard the vessels were safe and accounted for. MORE TO FOLLOW... LATEST DEVELOPMENTS UK inflation rises to 3.3% as Iran war takes toll on British economy Donald Trump opens door to 'blowing up the rest of Iran' just hours after extending ceasefire Fears Labour's SAS 'witch-hunts' could leave UK-US 'special relationship' in tatters Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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