More than 100 vessels evacuated from Strait of Hormuz as IMO halts wider operation
The National · 26 Jun 2026

More than 100 vessels evacuated from Strait of Hormuz as IMO halts wider operation

At least 115 vessels carrying about 2,500 seafarers have been evacuated from the Strait of Hormuz since Tuesday, the head of the UN maritime agency has said on Friday, after the organisation suspended wider evacuation efforts following an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman. International Maritim


AI Translated Summary:
The evacuation of over 100 vessels from the Strait of Hormuz highlights the escalating tensions in the region following a recent attack on a ship. This incident underscores the precarious security situation affecting maritime operations in the Gulf.


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