The UN maritime agency has paused its plan to evacuate ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was attacked, according to reports. The development reverses the evacuation operation announced earlier this week.
The UN maritime agency has paused its plan to evacuate commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, following an attack on a vessel in the area, according to reports. The pause reverses the evacuation operation that, as The Zioneer reported on June 24, the United Nations had announced to begin removing ships from the strategic waterway amid Iran's ongoing blockade. The strait has been the scene of escalating confrontation since early June, with the IRGC closing the waterway, warning shots fired, and at least one previous vessel strike reported on June 13. The attack that triggered the pause has not been detailed; it remains unclear whether it targeted a vessel trying to transit or was a broader maritime incident. The single-source report is Developing pending corroboration.
2 developments
- DevelopingUN begins evacuation of ships from Strait of Hormuz
- StrongIran's IRGC attacks cargo vessel in Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports no casualties
- DevelopingIRGC turns ships back in Strait of Hormuz, analyst suggests mine avoidance
- DevelopingUS Navy warns IRGC vessels in Persian: 'halt or we attack' near Strait of Hormuz
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