IMO pauses evacuation efforts in Middle East Gulf following attack on container ship
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International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Gulf of Oman
June 25, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 26/26/2026, 7:00:30 AM
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has paused its evacuation plan for ships in the Middle East Gulf. A container ship was struck by an unknown projectile near the coast of Oman on Thursday. The IMO is reconfirming safety guarantees for vessels in the region.
- Earlier version 16/26/2026, 4:40:25 AM
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