Why has the UN paused plans to evacuate sailors from the Strait of Hormuz?

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Why has the UN paused plans to evacuate sailors from the Strait of Hormuz?

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The UN paused plans to evacuate sailors from the Strait of Hormuz following a projectile strike on a cargo vessel near Oman. Iran has asserted that all ships must pass through the strait only with its permission, raising tensions in this critical shipping lane.

A cargo vessel had been struck by a projectile near Oman, as Iran says all ships must pass with its permission.

World Security Conflict Politics Energy Shipping Strait of Hormuz UN evacuation Iran shipping control projectile strike maritime security Oman shipping lane tensions

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