'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by Iran
A vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.
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A vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.
A ship anchored off the UAE was seized and another Indian-flagged cargo vessel was attacked and sank near Oman, escalating tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
A vessel operating as a 'floating armoury' in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.
A vessel operating as a 'floating armoury' in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.
Unauthorized personnel took control of a vessel at anchor off Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, according to reports.
A ship off the UAE coast near the Strait of Hormuz has been taken by unknown people and is now headed towards Iranian waters, a UK maritime agency said on Thursday.
A ship anchored off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates has been seized and is heading toward Iranian territorial waters, the British military said Thursday.
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