Cargo ships and tankers are seen off the coast of Fujairah in the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations said a ship anchored off the UAE coast has been seized by ‘unauthorised personnel’ and diverted to Iranian waters on May 14, 2026. — AFP pic Stay updated on the latest news and insights. Subscribe to our newsletter here (New users only) It's tax relief season! Get up to RM300 when you save with Versa! Plus, enjoy an additional FREE RM10 when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with a min. cash-in of RM100 today. T&Cs apply. Thursday, 14 May 2026 3:46 PM MYT DUBAI, May 14 — A ship off the UAE coast near the Strait of Hormuz has been taken by unknown people and is now headed towards Iranian territorial waters, a UK maritime agency said on Thursday.The vessel was “taken by unauthorised personnel whilst at anchor” 38 nautical miles northeast of Fujairah, and “is now bound for Iranian territorial waters”, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre. — AFP