Iran tightens control of the Hormuz Strait after US calls off attacks; Video shows masked commandos seizing India-bound ship.

Iran has escalated tensions in the Strait of Hormuz by seizing two vessels, including the India-bound Epaminondas, shortly after the U.S. called off planned military actions. The Iranian naval operation, which involved commando assaults, points to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' increasing assertiveness in the region.

A day after the seizure, a video broadcast showed masked commandos boarding the ships, illustrating Iran's ongoing maritime operations in the strategic strait where a significant portion of global oil trade passes. The attack on the Epaminondas, which was hit by gunfire and grenades, has raised serious concerns over safety in shipping routes.

While U.S. officials attribute the seizures to Iran's

Iran has tightened its grip on the strategically vital Hormuz Strait, seizing two merchant ships amidst heightened tensions with the U.S., which has called off planned military strikes. A video appears to show masked commandos capturing the vessels, including one destined for India, raising alarm over maritime security.