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'Floating armoury' ship reportedly hijacked by Iran

BBC News · May 14, 2026, 1:33 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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A vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.

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