Iran: UK Navy reports cargo vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz
Key takeaways
- The reported attack has caused the UN maritime agency to halt its evacuations of seafarers stranded in the Gulf.
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- "We will not withdraw our forces from southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah remains a threat, are not disarmed and are not demilitarized," Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer told reporters.
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The reported attack has caused the UN maritime agency to halt its evacuations of seafarers stranded in the Gulf. Meanwhile, Rubio is finishing up his Mideast tour. Follow DW for more.
https://p.dw.com/p/5G21t Safety in the Strait of Hormuz is a serious concern for vessels navigating the passageway (June 18, 2026)Image: Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/WANA/REUTERSAdvertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know UK Navy says cargo vessel attacked with projectile in Strait of Hormuz In response, UN maritime agency halts its evacuations of sailors stranded in the Gulf Iran has said it is 'unacceptable and dangerous' to pass through Hormuz without permission from Tehran Rubio is in Bahrain on the last leg of his Middle East tour Israel insists Hezbollah disarm before Israeli troops leave Lebanon Below are the latest developments on the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
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