The United Nations has temporarily suspended the evacuation of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a civilian ship off the coast of Oman. This was reported by the Associated Press, writes UNN.
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Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Arsenio Dominguez stated that the evacuation will not resume until the UN receives security guarantees for vessels that need to pass through the dangerous route.
According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the ship was struck by a projectile and sustained damage to its starboard side. There is no information about casualties, injuries, or environmental pollution.
The UN clarified that the attacked vessel was not participating in the evacuation operation.
Iran threatened shipping the day before
Who exactly carried out the attack has not been officially reported. At the same time, the incident occurred after Iran's statements that vessels should not pass through the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's permission.
After the attack, the Iranian authority that controls shipping in the strait stated that passage outside designated routes would not fall under "safe passage guarantees."
The UN program was intended to help evacuate vessels that remained blocked in the Persian Gulf due to military tensions. After the new incident, it was decided to temporarily suspend the evacuation until the safety of the sea route is confirmed.
Iran shelled a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz – Reuters25.06.26, 23:31