UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack
The UN International Maritime Organization suspended its ship‑escort operation through the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel reported being hit near Oman. Iran warned that vessels using routes not approved by its Persian Gulf Strait Authority could face attacks and that owners would bear responsibility. The incident caused benchmark oil prices to rise and renewed concerns about the safety of oil shipments through the strategic waterway.
- ▪The Singapore‑flagged cargo ship Ever Lovely was struck by a projectile, likely a drone, close to Oman hours after Tehran warned against unauthorized routes.
- ▪The IMO paused its escort program to verify safety guarantees for ships on its evacuation list, noting the attacked vessel was not part of that program.
- ▪Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stated that safe passage would only be possible through routes designated by Iran and threatened action against non‑compliant vessels.
- ▪Benchmark oil prices rose about 2% following the attack, reflecting worries about disruptions to Gulf oil flows.
- ▪U.S. officials warned that Iran’s non‑compliance with a preliminary cease‑fire agreement could lead to renewed bombing campaigns.
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window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-top-billboard" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "oop" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-oop" ); US-Israel war on Iran UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack Jun 26, 2026 9:13 AM PHT Reuters Listen to this article Upgrade to listen Powered by Speechify Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. SUMMARY This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. VITAL STRAIT. Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 25, 2026.
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