Iranian authorities have detained two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz shortly after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extension of a ceasefire agreement, according to multiple South Korean news outlets.
The detentions occurred on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, amid heightened regional tensions following Trump’s public statement on the ceasefire. Iranian state media described the Strait of Hormuz as a critical lifeline for Gulf internet connectivity, underscoring the strategic importance of undersea cables running through the waterway.
Separately, SK Hynix reported record-breaking financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with revenue reaching 52.6 trillion won and operating profit amounting to 37.6 trillion won — both figures marking the highest in the company’s history.
In related developments, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) issued a renewed appeal for restraint in attacks on civilian vessels in the Middle East, calling on all parties to avoid targeting commercial shipping as regional hostilities intensify.
