UN Pauses Strait of Hormuz Ship Evacuation After Cargo Vessel Attack Near Oman
The United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) has temporarily paused its evacuation operation for hundreds of ships and thousands of seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel, the Singapore-flagged Ever Lovely, was attacked near Oman. While the vessel was not part of the IMO's evacuation program, the incident raised safety concerns amid regional tensions. U.S. officials attributed the attack to Iran, which warned ships against using unauthorized transit routes. The IMO aims to reassess safety guarantees before resuming evacuations.