A United Nations agency has halted its operations to evacuate ships through the Strait of Hormuz. This decision comes after Iran reportedly struck a cargo vessel near Oman in the critical shipping lane.
A U.S. official confirmed that Iran was behind the attack on the cargo ship. The incident is seen as a challenge to President Trump's agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The pause in UN-led ship evacuations underscores rising tensions in the region. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
