UN pauses Hormuz evacuation plan after ship reports attack (opens original article in a new tab)

The UN paused its Hormuz evacuation plan after a ship reported an attack, escalating tensions as Iran asserts control over the strait and threatens vessels using unauthorized routes. Oil prices rose amid fears of prolonged disruption to Gulf oil flows.

• UN pauses Hormuz evacuation plan after a ship reports attack
• Iran asserts control over Strait of Hormuz and warns against unauthorized routes
• Oil prices rise due to renewed concerns over Gulf oil flow disruptions
• Iranian Revolutionary Guards order Panama-flagged ships to change course