'There have been multiple reports of vessels being approached by Skiffs, a large Skiff with two outboard engines has been observed carrying both ladders and weapons,' says UKMTO23 May 2026
Closing Hormuz Strait or 'using it as bargaining chip will only deepen crisis, jeopardize vital interests of countries of region,' Qatar tells Iran23 May 2026
'The vessel’s Armed Security Team were deployed and the small craft altered course away from the reporting vessel,' says UK Maritime Trade Operations Center23 May 2026
Proposal includes major economic funds for damages in Iran, waivers on oil sales, gradual unfreezing of funds, sanctions relief; nothing firm on nuclear enrichment, according to Alex Marquardt23 May 2026
