General · 14 May 2026

Iranian military reportedly takes 'armoury' ship

Shipping security in the Gulf of Oman may be disrupted following reports of a vessel's seizure. Iranian military personnel reportedly took the Honduras-flagged 'floating armoury' ship, named Hui Chuan, according to Vanguard. This vessel, which stores weapons for security firms protecting ships from pirates, was last tracked near Fujairah on Wednesday.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 May 2026 at 15:59

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