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otherMay 14, 2026

Vessel Seized Off UAE Coast, Headed Towards Iranian Waters: UK Maritime Agency

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Vessel Seized Off UAE Coast, Headed Towards Iranian Waters: UK Maritime Agency

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    ISTANBUL, May 14 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said Thursday that a vessel was seized by “unauthorised personnel” off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and was heading towards Iranian territorial waters, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. In a state

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