Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon says Navy secretary is out

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On April 22, 2026, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seized two commercial cargo ships, the MSC Francesca and the Epaminondas, in the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation occurred just as the Pentagon announced that U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan was being dismissed, effective immediately.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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