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Evacuation operation in Strait of Hormuz halted after ships were fired on

Evacuation operation in Strait of Hormuz halted after ships were fired on

Thu 25 Jun 2026 10:26 CEST

The UN maritime agency, the IMO, said a cargo ship was fired upon off the coast of Oman after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, prompting a halt to an operation to evacuate ships and sailors from the area.

UN to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stuck on ships in the Gulf

UN to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stuck on ships in the Gulf

Tue 23 Jun 2026 21:55 CEST

The UN maritime agency, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), is to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stuck on their ships in the Gulf as a result of the US and Israel's war against Iran.

US begins blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz

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US begins blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Mon 13 Apr 2026 00:41 CEST

The US blockade of Iranian ports has begun - as a countermeasure to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran threatens that no ports in the region will be safe