UN begins evacuation of 11,000 sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera · 23 Jun 2026

UN begins evacuation of 11,000 sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz

The UN's maritime agency launched an operation to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.


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The UN's maritime agency has initiated an operation to evacuate over 11,000 sailors trapped in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This situation highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region that could impact global shipping and oil supply.


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