Trump accused Iran of a “foolish violation” of its ceasefire with the United States after a cargo ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. The International Maritime Organization paused an evacuation plan for more than 11,000 stranded sailors while seeking guarantees vessels will not be targeted.
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Ships continued to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after the Ever Lovely was struck near Oman, while Iran warned vessels not to use routes it has not approved. The dispute has become a key test of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding on safe passage through the waterway.
The International Maritime Organization paused an evacuation plan for stranded sailors after a Singapore-flagged cargo ship was struck near Oman. The attack comes amid disputes over routes, fees and safety guarantees under a new U.S.-Iran arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil tankers used a U.N.-recommended route near Oman to leave the Persian Gulf despite Iran’s warning that unauthorized crossings of the Strait of Hormuz are prohibited. The crossings come amid U.S.-Iran disputes over control, fees and traffic rules under a temporary reopening agreement.
Brent crude has fallen to levels last seen before the Iran war as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz gradually resumes. The rebound in traffic follows a U.S.-Iran memorandum setting up 60 days of negotiations, though disputes over fees and vessel authorization remain.
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said inspections in Iran will take place under a preliminary US-Iran agreement. Tehran says access to damaged nuclear sites and materials depends on a final deal and sanctions relief.
The UN’s International Maritime Organization has begun evacuating more than 11,000 sailors stranded after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed during the US-Israel war against Iran. The operation follows a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, though disputes remain over inspections and the strait’s future.