UN agency says it pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked
The pause affects more than 600 stranded ships and crews after a cargo vessel was hit, as officials seek new safety guarantees.
- On Thursday, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the vessel's bridge near Oman, United States officials confirmed.
- The attack occurred hours after Tehran warned vessels to avoid unauthorized routes, undermining a United States-Iran agreement signed last week that mandates keeping the strategic waterway open.
- Following the projectile strike, the International Maritime Organization paused its evacuation operation for stranded ships, with Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez stating "seafarer safety remains paramount."
- South Korea's Oceans Ministry reported that additional vessels exited the Strait of Hormuz, leaving five South Korean-operated ships in the area with 47 crew members on board.
- Roughly 20% of the world's oil and gas passed through the Strait of Hormuz before this spring's regional conflict, making security in the passage critical for international trade amid price volatility.
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Iran Hits Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz, UN Halts Evacuation of Stranded Sailors
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. Iran has struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing the UN to pause its evacuation of stranded sailors and casting doubt on the reopening of the waterway. Getting into…
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