UN maritime body starts enacting plan to move sailors out of Gulf
The UN's maritime agency has started an evacuation plan for over 11,000 sailors stranded in the Gulf due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels will be contacted individually to coordinate transit days as part of the phased operation following a recent ceasefire between the US and Iran. The initiative aims to ensure safe passage amid rising tensions.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 06:07 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 06:10 UTC
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