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UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through Strait of Hormuz
A United Nations agency has halted its ship evacuation initiative following an attack on a vessel. The pause is in response to safety concerns in the region. (sources: npr, cnbc, theguardian, abc, aljazeera)
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The UN agency's decision comes after a container ship was reportedly struck by a projectile near Oman, with a U.S. official attributing the attack to Iran. The initiative will remain on hold until safety guarantees are confirmed.
- A container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman.
- A U.S. official stated that Iran was responsible for the attack.
- The UN agency will pause operations until safety guarantees are confirmed.
Why it matters
The situation affects maritime safety and security in a key shipping route.
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