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Trump doesn’t see Iran seizure of ships as ceasefire violation – White House

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The White House says former President Donald Trump does not view Iran’s seizure of two container ships as a cease‑fire breach because the vessels aren’t American or Israeli. This stance downplays the incident’s diplomatic weight, signalling limited US involvement while raising concerns for international shipping security.

US President Donald Trump does not consider Iran's seizure of two container ships to be a ceasefire violation because the vessels are not American or Israeli, the White House said Wednesday. The post Trump doesn’t see Iran seizure of ships as ceasefire violation – White House appeared first on Vanguard News.