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The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Saturday that a vessel was seized by “regional authorities” 50 nautical miles (92 km) northeast of the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah.
UKMTO did not say which authorities it was referring to.
British maritime security firm Ambrey also reported on Saturday a “boarding” incident at the same location.
Iran-aligned Houthis have staged attacks on shipping in the Red Sea region for months in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza war.
The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard’s navy said on Tuesday that Israel’s presence in the UAE was viewed as a…
