IMO pauses evacuation of seafarers in Strait of Hormuz following attack
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International Maritime Organization (IMO), Iran, Oman, USA
Strait of Hormuz
June 25, 2026
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IMO suspended evacuation of 11,000 stranded seafarers after a vessel was attacked. 2,500 seafarers were successfully evacuated before the pause. Uncertainty remains over safe passage and navigation control.
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