UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack

• ▪The Singapore‑flagged cargo ship Ever Lovely was struck by a projectile, likely a drone, close to Oman hours after Tehran warned against unauthorized routes.
• ▪The IMO paused its escort program to verify safety guarantees for ships on its evacuation list, noting the attacked vessel was not part of that program.
• ▪Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stated that safe passage would only be possible through routes designated by Iran and threatened action against non‑compliant vessels.
• ▪Benchmark oil prices rose about 2% following the attack, reflecting worries about disruptions to Gulf oil flows.
• ▪U.S. officials warned that Iran’s non‑compliance with a preliminary cease‑fire agreement could lead to renewed bombing campaigns.

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• ▪ UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked — BBC News
• ▪ UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel — NPR Topics: News
• ▪ UN agency pauses ship evacuations through strait of Hormuz after vessel struck — World news | The Guardian
• ▪ UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack — Daily Maverick
• ▪ Oil prices climb after attack in Strait of Hormuz halts evacuation plan — Al Jazeera English
• ▪ UN agency pauses Hormuz ship evacuation plan after first vessel attack under peace deal — CNBC — Economy
• ▪ Attack in Strait of Hormuz halts evacuation plan for stranded ships — Financial Times — Home
• ▪ UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack — Investing.com — News
• ▪ UN agency says it pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked — The Hindu — Top

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