Arab coalition forces have announced on Wednesday the capture of an Iranian boat carrying weapons last Saturday near southeast of Oman’s Salalah coast, Al Arabiya News Channel reported.



When the boat was first inspected and seized, a number of rockets and missiles were found on board. Those included 18 Concourse shell, 54 anti-tank missiles and 15 battery kits designed for military projectiles, weapons guidance systems, among other arms.



The Arab coalition forces also announced the arrest of 14 sailors on board the ship.



The boat was seized on the third day of the Muslim holiday of Eid Al-Adha.

Documents sezied from the boat showed that the vessel was registered under an Iranian citizen's name. The documents also showed that the boat was set up for fishing purposes.

Speaking to Al Arabiya sister channel Al Hadath, Saudi Brigadier General Ahmed Al-Assiri, the coalition's spokesman, said: "The type of weapons that were recovered on Saturday confirms Iran's desire and intention to interfere in the war in Yemen." — Al Arabiya