Iran has released video footage showing the seizure of the container vessel EPAMINONDAS in the Strait of Hormuz, following an incident that has further escalated tensions in the region.
Footage of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy seizing a pair of civilian container ships in the Strait of Hormuz this morning. pic.twitter.com/Y8kBCcCIzo
— IRGC (@IRGC_Press) April 22, 2026
According to international reports, the Liberia-flagged EPAMINONDAS, along with the MSC Francesca, has been moved into Iranian territorial waters after both vessels were attacked and immobilised on April 22.
The vessel is owned by Greek interests through Technomar Shipping. The company has confirmed that Iranian forces boarded the ship, marking a significant escalation in the incident.
Technomar stated that the crew of 21 seafarers, comprising Ukrainian and Filipino nationals, remains safe and in good health. No injuries or environmental pollution have been reported.
The released footage reportedly shows both the EPAMINONDAS and the MSC Francesca, which were targeted during the same operation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The incident underscores the growing risks to commercial shipping in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, as geopolitical tensions continue to impact vessel safety and freedom of navigation in the area.
