Iranian Gunboats Fire on Ships in Strait of Hormuz as US Navy Intercepts Oil Tankers

Iranian gunboats fired on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US Navy intercepted two Iranian oil tankers. The incident highlights rising tensions in the region and potential disruptions to global oil trade. The US has been enforcing a blockade, leading to the interception of several vessels linked to Iran.

By Weilun Soon and Rakteem Katakey Thu, April 23, 2026 at 12:18 AM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Iranian Gunboats Fire on Ships in Strait of Hormuz as US Navy Intercepts Oil Tankers

Topics: International Tensions Iran Naval Blockade Shooting at Ships Strait of Hormuz US Navy

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