UN pauses Hormuz sailor evacuations after "attack" in strait
Summary
The United Nations has stopped plans to evacuate over 11,000 sailors stuck in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran opposed the plan and a cargo ship was reportedly hit near Oman. The pause comes as concerns grow about safety in this busy shipping route, even after a recent truce between the U.S. and Iran.Key Facts
- The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) planned to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran objected to the evacuation plan, calling it dangerous and uncoordinated.
- A vessel near Oman was reportedly attacked by an unknown projectile, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.
- The IMO paused the evacuation plan to ensure safety and coordination after the attack.
- Some ships had already been evacuated under the IMO’s plan before the suspension.
- At least two tankers turned back from leaving the Persian Gulf due to safety concerns.
- Around 600 ships remain stuck in the area, and 14 sailors have died since conflict began in the region in February.
- The situation illustrates how fragile shipping and transit in the Strait of Hormuz remain after recent tensions.
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