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Iran seizes ship near UAE as Trump and Xi press to keep Hormuz open amid rising attacks
International
Published on 15 May 2026
UAE port area ship was steered toward Iran
Iranian personnel reportedly seized a ship off the UAE, boarding it while anchored near Fujairah and steering it toward Iranian waters. The move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to keep the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane open, with Xi opposing militarization and tolls. Separately, an Indian livestock cargo vessel was sunk off Oman. Iran says seizures follow law, while shipping data show traffic remains sharply reduced but rising, with new country-by-country deals.
- Iranian personnel seized a vessel off UAE while it was anchored
- The ship was reportedly being steered toward Iranian waters
- Trump and Xi agreed to keep the Strait of Hormuz open
- An Indian cargo vessel was sunk off Oman; all 14 crew rescued
- Iran claims seizures are under domestic and international law
- Strait traffic is far below pre-war norms, but crossings are increasing
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