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FYI: News is reporting Iran seized UAE tanker. Source is ISNA a semi-official news agency based in Iran quoting Iran Rev. Guard. At this time it is an Iranian claim being reported as fact. Headlines: Iran seized another vessel!" should be "Iran CLAIMS they seized another vessel." 
I have seen multiple reports using old photos as well like this one from July. I am not saying it did not happen, just saying there is no confirmation. If it is true we will get photos of the actual vessel flying a UAE flag. Maybe even some video footage of it being boarded.
I always look for the words "report" and "reportedly". News agencies use them as disclaimers just in case the story later turns out to be bogus. Here are samples from fox and dailymail on the Iran alleged seizure of tanker allegedly smuggling fuel.
In the age of Fake News it is best to have a critical eye on the way news is reported/presented. Especially a story sourced to a "semi-official" Iranian news agency whose source is Iran Rev Guard known for propaganda fakes. In this situation it's best to await UAE confirmation.
Fox news said it happened!! Did they? Nope. Fox said that a "semi official" Iranian news agency said that Iranian Guard said. (she said that they said that he said)
At the end of the day another seized tanker is peanuts compared to the attack on the biggest oil refinery in the world.
