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UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel
By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 25, 2026
· 6 min read
A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman following the passage of several tankers that used a route backed by the U.N.The head of the International Maritim...
Key takeaway The vessel that was attacked was not part of the evacuation effort, said Arsenio Dominguez, the U.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's refineries and pipelines rely heavily on international oil shipments, making the situation in the Strait of Hormuz a concern for local energy markets. As tensions between Iran and the US continue to rise, the potential for disruptions to oil supplies could have a direct impact on fuel prices in the San Antonio area. With a significant portion of the world's oil passing through the strait, any instability in the region could lead to increased costs for consumers and businesses in Bexar County. The fact that oil tankers are now using a new route close to Oman's shore to avoid threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard is a testament to the efforts being made to maintain the flow of oil, but the situation remains volatile. As the US and Iran negotiate the terms of their interim accord, San Antonio residents and businesses will be watching closely to see how the situation unfolds and how it may affect their daily lives.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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