Iran Seizes Chinese Security Vessel Near Hormuz

Iran seized the Honduran‑flagged support vessel Hui Chuan, owned by Hong Kong‑registered Sinoguards Marine Security, near the Strait of Hormuz.
The vessel was anchored 38 nautical miles northeast of Fujairah, UAE, and was detained for a documentation and compliance inspection.
The seizure coincided with a US‑China summit in Beijing, after which the White House affirmed the Strait should remain a free waterway.
Sinoguards founder Mario Yun Zhou declined comment on whether the ship was operating as a floating armory, noting compliance with flag‑state regulations.