Evacuation plan through Hormuz for stranded ships in Gulf underway, UN agency say
According to data from shipping analytics platform Kpler, at least 36 commodity vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the highest level of…
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According to data from shipping analytics platform Kpler, at least 36 commodity vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the highest level of traffic since the war began. UN to evacuate 11,000 stranded sailors from Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Dominguez added: “We have secured the necessary safety guarantees and have thoroughly verified the conditions for safe navigation to support these operations.” Phased evacuation The IMO, a UN agency, referred to a letter written by Oman’s Ministry of Defence to the country’s National Hydrographic Office that gives a detailed plan for the evacuation.
Furthermore, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the evacuation would be carried out in cooperation with regional countries and the shipping industry. Ships will be individually contacted with departure instructions and their transit day, it said. Tehran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, had earlier insisted the Strait of Hormuz “will never return” to the pre-war status quo, despite the foes agreeing to set up communication lines to keep it open.
In addition, Vessels will be contacted individually and advised of their allocated transit day by the parties coordinated by the IMO. "Given the elevated risk of collision in the current environment, a gradual and controlled evacuation of vessel traffic is required," it said.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — 28, most by Iran and some by the United States. ; Published on 23/06/2026 - 18:57 GMT+2 The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO)….
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According to data from shipping analytics platform Kpler, at least 36 commodity vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the highest level of traffic since the war began.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesUN to evacuate 11,000 stranded sailors from Strait of Hormuz.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesMr. Dominguez added: “We have secured the necessary safety guarantees and have thoroughly verified the conditions for safe navigation to support these operations.” Phased evacuation The IMO, a UN agency, referred to a letter written by Oman’s Ministry of Defence to the country’s National Hydrographic Office that gives a detailed plan for the evacuation.
reliability moderate3/4 sourcesIMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the evacuation would be carried out in cooperation with regional countries and the shipping industry.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesShips will be individually contacted with departure instructions and their transit day, it said.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesTehran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, had earlier insisted the Strait of Hormuz “will never return” to the pre-war status quo, despite the foes agreeing to set up communication lines to keep it open.
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Vessels will be contacted individually and advised of their allocated transit day by the parties coordinated by the IMO.
according to GMA News +3"Given the elevated risk of collision in the current environment, a gradual and controlled evacuation of vessel traffic is required," it said.
according to GMA News +2More than 100 transited daily before the war.
according to CNBC Top NewsUN begins evacuation of 11,000 sailors stranded in Hormuz.
according to The Times of India - Top StoriesUN launches Hormuz evacuation for 11,000 stranded seafarers.
according to EuronewsStrait of Hormuz (Image source: ANI) The United Nations' International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has launched a large-scale operation to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz following the signed MoU between US and Iran to end the war.
according to The Times of India - Top StoriesIran war latest: IMO to begin evacuation of 11,000 seafarers stranded in Strait of Hormuz.
according to The National (UAE)NewsFeed The UN’s maritime agency has launched an operation to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding paused the war.
according to Al Jazeera English — All NewsTransits tripled to 93 vessels the weekend of June 19 to 21 compared to 32 between June 12 to 14, according to Kpler's ship-tracking service MarineTraffic .
according to CNBC Top NewsFollowing the start of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28, Tehran had effectively closed off the strait, leaving vessels stuck.
according to Al Jazeera English — All News
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Divergent figures
- 28, most by Iran and some by the United States.Al Jazeera English — All News, Euronews
- Published on 23/06/2026 - 18:57 GMT+2 The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO)…Al-Monitor, Euronews, The Hindu — International, ZeroHedge
Divergent figures
- 28, most by Iran and some by the United States.Al-Monitor, CNBC Top News, Euronews, GMA News, The Hindu — International, gCaptain
- The Secretary-General also paid tribute to the 14 seafarers killed during the conflict.…Axios — All, gCaptain
Opposite versions
- Iran has mined large segments of Hormuz, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told…Axios — All, CNBC Top News
- This is a positive indication,” he said. “However, it remains to be seen how long it’s…Al Jazeera English — All News, The Times of India - Top Stories
Opposite versions
- The waterway had been effectively closed by Iran since February, leaving vessels trapped…Al Jazeera English — All News, Axios — All
- Under the U.S.-Iran memorandum, Iran bears primary responsibility for de-mining…gCaptain
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- "It's an international waterway," Rubio said.Axios — All
- No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway," Rubio said.The Times of India - Top Stories
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Mr. Dominguez added: “We have secured the necessary safety guarantees and have thoroughly verified the conditions for safe navigation to…
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