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UN Evacuates Sailors from Strait of Hormuz
The UN is evacuating over 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S.-Iran conflict. The operation highlights ongoing tensions in the region.
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Al Jazeera
Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28, Tehran had effectively closed off the vital waterway.
2026-06-23 21:00 UTC
Axios
The UN's International Maritime Organization will evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz during the U.S.-Iran war, the agency said Tuesday.Why it matters: The operation underscores h
2026-06-23 21:18 UTC