India, April 22 -- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC Navy) said it has seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and redirected them toward Iranian shores, just hours after US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Tehran.

In a statement, the Guards said the vessels-identified as MSC Francesca and Epaminodes-had violated maritime regulations and posed a navigational risk by allegedly manipulating their tracking systems, according to reports cited by Iran International.

The ships have been detained and escorted to Iran's coastline, the statement added.

The developments come amid heightened tensions following Trump's announcement of a ceasefire extension with Iran.

On Wednesday, US President ...