International Maritime Organization
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worldTrump Accuses Iran of Ceasefire Breach After Strait of Hormuz Attack
U.S. President Donald Trump accuses Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement after a cargo ship is attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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worldUN Evacuates 2,500 Seafarers Before Strait of Hormuz Attack Halts Operations
The IMO evacuated 2,500 crew members from the Gulf before a ship attack paused the rescue of 11,000 stranded mariners.
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worldMass Evacuation Frees Hundreds of Ships From Hormuz After Peace Deal
Following a US-Iran peace agreement, the International Maritime Organization launches a plan to evacuate up to 600 commercial vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, using temporary sea lanes while navigating mine risks.
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world11,000 Seafarers Evacuated from Strait of Hormuz Through IMO-Led Mission
The IMO, together with Iran, Oman, and the US, executes a safe-passage evacuation for over 11,000 mariners stranded in the Persian Gulf since February 2026.
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world20,000 Sailors Trapped in Gulf War Zone Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Merchant sailors are stranded for months in the Gulf as Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz traps 1,600 ships in a war zone.
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worldIran's New Strait of Hormuz Map Claims UAE, Oman Waters
Iran published a map claiming regulatory control over UAE and Omani waters in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting five Gulf states to warn shippers via the IMO.
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worldUN Agency Warns Strait of Hormuz Tolls Set Dangerous Precedent
The UN's International Maritime Organization cautions against imposing tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route, after US President Trump suggested a joint venture.
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worldStrait of Hormuz Crisis: 20,000 Seafarers Stranded in Active War Zone
Thousands of commercial vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf, creating a dangerous humanitarian crisis for crews with no modern precedent.