LATEST: Some 115 ships and 2,500 sailors have already been evacuated despite threats
Latest Developments:
Global attention remains focused on this evolving story as officials and analysts assess the broader implications.
Since Tuesday, “115 ships and 2,500 sailors have been evacuated”, according to the International Maritime Organization, despite an explosive context around the Strait of Hormuz. A strategic artery of world trade, reopened after a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, but where tensions remain very high. On site, ships continue to cross, sometimes outside the routes validated by Iran, at the risk of incidents. On Friday, 29 commercial ships used the strait, including ten to enter the Gulf and 19 to leave, according to data from Kpler. Part of them followed a route along the coast of Oman. Despite a resumption of traffic, the UN remains cautious: it suspended its evacuation operations after the attack on a cargo ship. The process will resume as soon as additional security guarantees are obtained. Hormuz under pressure, Washington and Tehran under surveillance The tension remains palpable. Donald Trump denounced a “stupid violation” of the ceasefire with Iran. According to the American president, Tehran “launched at least four attack drones against ships”. For its part, the Iranian maritime authority warned that “any passage outside the framework defined” by Iran “would not benefit from the guarantees of safe passage”. At the same time, the two countries entered a 60-day phase of negotiations to try to reach a lasting agreement. On the ground, the figures show continued sustained activity: after a peak of 57 ships on Wednesday, 42 crossed the strait on Thursday. But the climate of uncertainty still weighs on maritime security and evacuation operations.
Global Impact:
Experts suggest the long-term impact of these developments may become clearer as more information emerges.
Additional reactions from governments and international institutions are expected as the situation evolves.
Readers are encouraged to monitor future developments as the situation evolves.
Source: This article was originally published by 20Minutes – Actu Monde and adapted for our international English-speaking audience.
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