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Eight more South Korean ships exit Hormuz, ministry says
Eight additional South Korean vessels have left the Strait of Hormuz due to security concerns. Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority warned against unauthorized routes, and the UN's International Maritime Organisation suspended its escort program after a suspected attack on a cargo vessel near Oman, causing oil prices to rise.
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