Ship reportedly seized off UAE, U.S.-Iran peace talks on hold since last week
🔴 Tension RisingThe Globe and Mail2026-05-14
An Iranian ship was seized off the UAE, and U.S.-Iran peace talks remain on hold. U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, and on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Saudi Arabia has reportedly launched covert attacks on Iran, escalating tensions in the Middle East.