The attack on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz occurred shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire while maintaining an American blockade of Iranian ports.

<img alt="Ships and boats seen on a body of water." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/79251b79-c52b-4274-b5a1-d542e94c5feb,1776869278895/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C287%2C5500%2C3093%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 22, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY" width="620" /><p>The attacks came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire while maintaining an American blockade of Iranian...