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world2 months ago•3 min saved

Hormuz traffic persists as Iran asserts control after ship attack

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues despite the attack on the Singapore-flagged Ever Lovely, with many ships routing along the UAE-Oman coast to avoid Iranian waters. Iran warns it cannot guarantee safety for vessels not on its designated route, while the U.S. says transit must remain free. The IMO’s evacuation plan was suspended after the attack, leaving the dispute over safe passage and who controls the route unresolved.

via NBC News|

#evergreen-marine #hormuz #iran

world2 months ago•4 min saved

UN-backed Hormuz evacuation paused after vessel strike near Oman

The UN’s International Maritime Organization paused evacuations through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel not part of the evacuation was struck by a projectile off Oman as several ships used a UN-backed corridor; Iran warning that only its designated routes guarantee safe passage, the UK reported damage but no injuries, and the pause will last until safety guarantees are confirmed amid broader tensions and ongoing talks between the US and Iran.

via The Guardian|

#hormuz-strait #international-maritime-organization #iran

world2 months ago•5 min saved

Iran-Swiss Talks Yield Safe-Passage Framework for Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Foreign Ministry says a formal mechanism to ensure safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz has been agreed at the Swiss summit, with Qatar and Pakistan set to issue a joint framework text as Iran's delegation departs. Technical teams remain on the ground to finalize operational, legal, and security details for a broader, long-term multi-party deal aimed at stabilizing vital energy trade routes.

via Roya News|

#iran #multilateral-talks #safe-passage

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

US Engages in Talks with Israel and Egypt for Safe Passage of Gaza Civilians

The US government is engaged in discussions with countries including Israel and Egypt to establish a safe passage for Americans and other civilians out of Gaza. While Egypt is willing to send humanitarian aid into Gaza, it is reluctant to open its borders to civilians fleeing the region. Pressure is mounting to establish a humanitarian corridor as Americans in Gaza feel trapped and endangered by the ongoing conflict. The US officials did not provide a timeline for when the safe passage could be operational, but they emphasized the importance of protecting the safety and security of Americans overseas and called on Israel to adhere to the laws of war.

via CNN|

#egypt #gaza #international-relations

conflictwar2 years ago•6 min saved

"Ongoing Shelling and US Talks on Safe Passage Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict"

The US is discussing safe passage for Gaza civilians as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues. Israeli air strikes have killed at least 830 Palestinians and injured up to 4,250, while over 900 Israelis have been killed and at least 2,600 injured. Israeli troops fired artillery and mortar shells toward Syria after shells landed in Israeli territory, raising fears of a wider war. Hospitals in Gaza are running out of supplies, and the Israeli government has announced a "total siege" on the territory. The White House is in talks with Israel about safe passage for Gaza civilians, while US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is being dispatched to affirm US support for Israel.

via The Independent|

#conflictwar #gaza #hamas

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

U.S. Engages with Israel for Gaza Safe Passage and Aid

The United States is engaging in discussions with Israeli officials and others regarding the possibility of establishing a safe passage for Gaza civilians following Israel's airstrikes in response to a Hamas attack. The airstrikes have resulted in a significant number of casualties and displaced individuals in Gaza. The United Nations reports that over 180,000 Gazans have been made homeless, while Gaza's Health Ministry states that at least 830 Palestinians have been killed and thousands wounded. The U.S. national security adviser emphasized that both the U.S. and Israel aim to conduct military operations in accordance with the rule of law and the law of war, denying any deliberate targeting of civilians.

via Reuters|

#gaza #hamas #international-relations