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20 August 2020Tehran reported having hijacked an Emirati ship after the death of two Iranian fishermen.

The ship - according to what was reported - would have illegally entered Iranian waters, hence the arrest of the crew. The move came after Emirati coast guard ships fired at several Iranian fishing vessels, killing two fishermen.

United Arab Emirates Chargé d'affaires summoned. The foreign ministry explained that the boat was seized on Monday