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Iran Strikes Cargo Vessel, Halts Strait of Hormuz Evacuation Plan
The International Maritime Organization has hit the pause button on an evacuation plan for hundreds of vessels in the Persian Gulf after a cargo ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, citing safety concerns. The move aims to ensure that necessary safety guarantees remain in place for ships in the region.
US Disables Iranian-Flagged Ship With F/A-18 Cannon Fire
The US military has taken a firm stance against Iranian-flagged vessels, as demonstrated by the recent disabling of the oil tanker M/T Hasna with F/A-18 cannon fire, after it ignored warnings to halt its journey to an Iranian port. The US blockade on Iranian ports remains firmly in place.