US downplays Iran's seizure of European vessels, Hormuz brinkmanship continues Submitted by Sean Mathews on Wed, 04/22/2026 - 21:55 The financial impact of US and Iranian blockades is becoming evident as Gulf states seek access to US dollars Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz near Musandam, Oman, on 22 April 2026 (Reuters/Stringer tpx images of the day) Off The US downplayed