
The United Nations had announced plans to evacuate sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after months of disruption to commercial shipping, and political figures warned Iran against charging fees for passage. The recent projectile strike on a vessel prompted the U.N. agency to pause that evacuation effort, increasing pressure on governments to consider escorts or other protective measures. The suspension raises the prospect that diplomatic or military responses could be accelerated if the waterway remains unsafe.
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