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UN Evacuates Sailors in Strait of Hormuz

Updated 2026-06-23 20:10 UTC 1 source Negative

The UN is evacuating sailors from the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned against imposing tolls on ships passing through the strait.

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UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.

2026-06-23 20:01 UTC