Caroline Bezengi tanker spill pollutes 12 km of Oman coast
Oman is monitoring fishing grounds and seafood products, while Masirah Island remains at risk of being affected.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia
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#International Maritime Organization
UN maritime agency rejects Trump’s 20% Strait of Hormuz fee
Why it matters: Shipping officials and legal experts say tolls for transit through the strait have no basis in international law.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +6
IMO rejects Iran bid to control Hormuz as US presses for halt
Why it matters: The clash sharpens pressure on Tehran after attacks on three ships and raises risks for global oil and shipping.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times +1
UN pauses Hormuz ship escorts after vessel is hit off Oman
Why it matters: The halt clouds a new U.S.-backed route meant to free stranded ships, with oil prices rising as transit risks return.
The Straits Times, PBS NewsHour +1
US rejects Iran bid to levy Hormuz transit fees after war truce
What's new: The UN maritime agency plans to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors as traffic recovers to about 40% of normal levels.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +2
UN starts phased Hormuz evacuation for 11,000 stranded seafarers
What's next: Ships will be assigned individual transit days as Iran, Oman and the US coordinate temporary routes around unsafe lanes.
Bloomberg, BBC News (World) +1