U.S. Ship Seized Off UAE as Trump and Xi Discuss Iran, Al Arabiya Reports Attacks Near Hormuz
A U.S. ship was seized off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on May 14, 2026, as President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss Iran. Al Arabiya reported new attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz, while other outlets focused on the ship seizure.
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Al Arabiya reported new attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, while other outlets focused on the ship seizure off the UAE.
Ship reported seized off UAE
Ship reported seized off UAE
New attacks reported on ships near Hormuz
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Ship reported seized off UAE as Trump discusses Iran with Xi The Jakarta Post
Ship reported seized off UAE, as Trump discusses Iran with China’s Xi The Straits Times
New attacks reported on ships near Hormuz as Trump discusses Iran with Xi Al Arabiya English