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UN suspends Hormuz evacuation following vessel attack in Gulf of Oman

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A Singapore‑flagged cargo ship, the Ever Lovely, was struck by an unknown projectile near Oman while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, but no casualties or environmental damage were reported. British and U.S. maritime authorities confirmed bridge damage and that safety guarantees for ships in the region remain uncertain, prompting a pause on plans to move stranded vessels out of the Gulf. Iran has warned that only routes designated by its Revolutionary Guard are safe, calling the new shipping path "unacceptable and completely dangerous."

    1. There is no part in this deal that's undertaken that in any way undermines the security, the stability or the prosperity of any of our partners in the Gulf region.
    1. A cargo vessel has been hit on the starboard side by an unknown projectile, causing damage to the bridge. Master has reported no casualties and no environmental impact.
    1. Vessel traffic outside these routes is extremely dangerous and prohibited.
    2. The only authorized route for passing through the Strait of Hormuz is the one declared by the Islamic Republic of Iran.
    1. The consequences of traveling on unauthorized routes will be the responsibility of the owner, operator, and commander of the vessel.
    1. I have always reiterated that the safety of the seafarers remains paramount.
    2. I have decided to temporarily pause (the evacuation plan's) implementation in order to reconfirm that the necessary safety guarantees continue to be in place for the ships on our evacuation list and all those in the region.
    1. Opportunistic operators -- and there are many of them -- emboldened by the lower transit risk, or at least the perceived lower transit risk, have begun chasing the backlog of trapped cargoes.
UN suspends Hormuz evacuation following vessel attack in Gulf of Oman