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Iran
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
The seizure comes as U.S. President Donald Trump was meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a much-anticipated visit to Beijing.
May 15, 2026
Middle East
New attacks reported on ships near Hormuz as Trump discusses Iran with Xi
Tensions Flare Near Strait Of Hormuz As A Ship Is Seized And Another Is Sunk
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US-Iran relations
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UKMTO says vessel seized off UAE’s Fujairah heads toward Iranian waters
