"Iranian Special Forces Seize Israel-Linked Ship in Strait of Hormuz"

Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized the Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries, linked to Israel, in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region. The ship is leased by international shipping line MSC from Gortal Shipping, an affiliate of Zodiac Maritime, partly owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer. The incident comes amid rising regional tensions since the start of Israel's campaign in Gaza, with Iran threatening retaliation for suspected Israeli airstrikes. The United States and Britain have carried out strikes against Houthi targets in response to attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, while Iran has warned it could close the Strait of Hormuz if deemed necessary.