Iran released footage showing its forces seizing two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with the IRGC claiming the vessels were diverted to Iranian waters over alleged security violations. Meanwhile, Panama condemned the seizure of the MSC Francesca as βillegal,β warning it poses a serious threat to maritime security. Tehran said the IRGC captured the MSC Francesca and EPAMINODES in the Strait of Hormuz, alleging navigational interference and unauthorised movement.