UN evacuates 11,000 stranded sailors from Strait of Hormuz

The United Nations launched an evacuation operation for 11,000 sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of war between the United States and Israel against Iran.

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This initiative comes amid heightened Middle Eastern tensions, blocking essential commercial sea routes.

The operation aims to return sailors to safety and restore freedom of navigation in this strategic zone.

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