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UKMTO Reports Attempted Tanker Seizure Off Yemeni Coast
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TASS6/21/2026World5 min readRussia

UKMTO Reports Attempted Tanker Seizure Off Yemeni Coast

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  • The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an attempted seizure of a product tanker off the coast of Yemen.
  • A skiff with five armed individuals approached the vessel, prompting the tanker to perform evasive maneuvers and change course.

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Why It Matters

Multiple reports indicate escalating tensions between the US, Iran, and Israel, involving potential actions in the Strait of Hormuz and proxy conflicts.

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The Master of a product tanker reported being approached by a skiff carrying five armed persons who appeared to be attempting to board the vessel. In response, the vessel conducted evasive manoeuvres and altered course away from the skiff.

Leonid Kuchma, Viktor Yushchenko, and Pyotr Poroshenko announced their refusal of the Order of the White Eagle.

The US side insists that "if Iran doesn't get Hezbollah under control to stop attacking Israel, that will be a violation" of agreements between Washington and Tehran, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mike Waltz said.

The Iranian military stated that the decision is also related to the clear violation and non-fulfillment by the United States of the first paragraph of the memorandum on ending the war.

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council emphasized that "back then, it was not customary to steal or kill the leaders of even hostile countries."

The US president added that this would happen if Washington and Tehran did not reach final agreements.

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council noted that "the third participant - Israel - is offended in its expectations of the complete defeat of Iran's political regime, which means it will take revenge, and Trump cannot do anything about it."

On June 14, official representatives of the United States, Iran, and Pakistan, which acts as a go-between, confirmed that Washington and Tehran had reached an agreement to end the war in the Middle East.

The Slovak prime minister explained that the country "should be interested" in friendly and mutually beneficial relations with those who treat it in the same way.

First Deputy Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States Igor Petrishenko called on the entire world community to take necessary actions to ensure that an appropriate investigation is conducted.

The US president says he thought the resolution of the conflict probably being "the easiest of all" but found out it "to be a little more difficult."

According to the portal's sources, the US would like Iran to invite UN inspectors to the facilities as part of the outcome of the first round of talks.

US President also stated that Meloni did not allow the US to use Italian landing strips and runways, creating "a great logistical inconvenience," despite the fact that Washington spends "hundreds of billions of dollars" annually to protect Italy and other "so-called NATO allies."

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28.

Karol Nawrocki called Kiev's decision to name one of the army’s units after the "heroes of the UPA" unacceptable.

Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik called a decision by Vladimir Zelensky, a number of Ukrainian officials, and former presidents to renounce Polish state awards a "theatrical demarche."

According to Swiss officials, "in the current context, the simple fact that the parties are present" in Burgenstock, their interaction, and the continuation of dialogue already constitute "a significant contribution to the implementation of the agreement."

"Iran must immediately stop their highly paid proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble," US President wrote on his Truth Social platform.

According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly."

Washington may collect tolls for the passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst cited President Donald Trump as saying.

Alexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent days.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • US may charge ships for passage through Strait of Hormuz if no deal is reached with Iran.

    Possible · Within weeks

  • Israel will seek revenge for perceived unmet expectations regarding Iran's defeat.

    Likely · Within months

Open Questions

  • Will Iran impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz passage?
  • What are the specific terms of the US-Iran agreement?
  • Will Israel retaliate for attacks from Lebanon?

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This article was originally published by TASS.

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