The International Maritime Organization launches a coordinated evacuation of more than 11,000 seafarers through two temporary corridors after a United States–Iran agreement reopens the Strait of Hormuz.The operation will be run with Iran, Oman, other regional coastal states, the United States and the shipping industry; Oman’s Navy issued phased guidance because mine contamination makes regular lanes unsafe and ships will receive individual instructions.International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez says security guarantees and daily safety checks are in place, condemns attacks that killed 14 seafarers and says the agency will publish daily evacuation tallies.Diplomatic and security developments continue: Lebanese and Israeli officials meet in the United States while
Hezbollah refuses to join, the
United Nations reports heavy damage in South
Lebanon with $1.38B in losses,
Iran faces bank cyberattacks,
Donald Trump claims long-term inspections, and
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks an independent defense industry while Israel rejects
United Nations allegations of targeting children.