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Coverage dated May 13, 2026 to May 14, 2026

Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk

Headline from Delaware Public Media, from the development of May 14, 2026

Newest development May 15, 2026 · 3 reportsHormuz ship seizure and Oman attack raise tensions

Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another was attacked and sank near the coast of Oman.

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    Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

  2. Newest

    Hormuz ship seizure and Oman attack raise tensions

    Headline from WMUR ·

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  1. Military.com

    Tensions Flare Up Over Strait of Hormuz as Ship Is Reported Seized and Heading Toward Iran (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    The ship was seized off the east coast of the UAE and is heading toward Iranian waters, the British military said Thursday.

  2. Delaware Public Media

    Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another was attacked and sank near the coast of Oman.

  3. WMUR

    Hormuz ship seizure and Oman attack raise tensions (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    A ship was seized near the UAE and a cargo vessel sank off Oman as tensions rose over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s claims.

  4. Breitbart News

    Two More Ships Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz – One Seized, One Sunk (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Two more ships have been attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, including an Indian-flagged cargo ship that sank off the coast of Oman.

  5. WHDH Boston

    Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another — a cargo

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