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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | April 22nd, 2026: Iran Just Changed Its Strategy in the Strait of Hormuz & U.S. Squeezes Iraq Over Militias

April 22, 2026·14 min·2-min readnews briefnews
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  • Iran attacks and seizes three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions hours after President Trump extends ceasefire.
  • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) takes control of Greek-owned and other civilian vessels, marking a shift from harassment to direct

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