UN begins evacuation of stranded Gulf ships through Hormuz
Home World News Evacuation plan through Hormuz for stranded ships in Gulf underway: UN agency The scheme, adopted by the IMO in 1968, established routing lanes through Iranian and Omani waters in the strait. Floating mines are among the major risks in the waters around Hormuz. By Reuters June 24, 2026, 1:12:38 AM IST (Published)