Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says

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Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says

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The U.N. shipping agency head stated that despite a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, it remains too dangerous to evacuate thousands of sailors stuck in the Gulf due to ongoing risks. This situation underscores persisting tensions affecting maritime operations in the region.

ATHENS, June 1 - Despite the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran, it remains too risky to move the thousands of sailors stuck in the Gulf, the head of the U.N.'s shipping agency said.

World Security Conflict Politics Energy Shipping U.N. shipping agency ceasefire Gulf region seafarers maritime risks U.S.-Iran conflict

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