Ship reported seized off UAE east coast heads to Iranian waters
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- A ship anchored off the UAE's east coast near Fujairah was seized by unauthorized personnel and is reportedly heading toward Iranian waters, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations center, which is investigating the incident.
- The seizure occurred amid heightened tensions related to the ongoing war with Iran, coinciding with a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, where the conflict was a key discussion point.
- The UAE, which normalized relations with Israel in 2020, denied reports of a secret visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite Iran's accusations of Israeli military and intelligence presence in the Gulf nation.
- Separately, a Hezbollah drone exploded inside Israel, injuring three civilians, as hostilities continue along the Israel-Lebanon border despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, with ongoing efforts for peace talks in Washington.
- The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with nearly 2,900 killed and over 8,800 wounded in Lebanon since March 2, alongside Israeli military and contractor deaths in southern Lebanon.