UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked

The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.

An evacuation or shelter-in-place order means conditions are unsafe to move freely. Follow the specific instructions for your zone before doing anything else.

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