Hormuz evacuation suspended after attack in Gulf of Oman – UN (opens original article in a new tab)

The evacuation of 11,000 mariners stranded by the Strait of Hormuz closure was paused after a cargo ship was attacked in the Gulf of Oman, with the IMO citing safety concerns and Iran warning against unauthorized crossings.

• Evacuation of 11,000 mariners suspended after attack on Gulf of Oman vessel
• IMO paused evacuation to verify safety guarantees following projectile attack on cargo ship
• Iran warns against unauthorized Strait of Hormuz crossings, threatening consequences