UN pauses evacuation plans for sailors in the Strait of Hormuz

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has suspended plans to evacuate over 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile. Although some crew members have been rescued, the IMO cited the need for safety guarantees before proceeding. The attack raises concerns amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, despite a recent agreement aimed at reducing hostilities and reopening the strategic waterway.

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