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Middle East live: Ship reported seized off UAE coast and bound for Iranian waters

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Middle East live: Ship reported seized off UAE coast and bound for Iranian waters

A ship anchored off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates has been seized and is heading towards Iranian territorial waters, a UK maritime agency said Thursday, without naming the vessel. Lebanon and Israel are to hold new peace talks later in Washington as their latest ceasefire nears its end. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the Middle East.

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