The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) has launched an operation to evacuate over 11,000 stranded seafarers in the Gulf following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This action follows a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran, ending months of conflict and allowing commercial shipping to resume in this vital maritime route.
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez affirmed that the operation will proceed in collaboration with regional nations and the shipping sector. He stated, "We have secured the necessary safety guarantees and have thoroughly verified the conditions for safe navigation."
Shipping traffic has surged since the U.S.-Iran agreement went into effect, with data revealing at least 36 commodity vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, marking a resurgence in maritime activity since the war's outset.
Dominguez expressed relief at the peace agreement, which he regarded as a decisive move towards enhanced maritime security and the conclusion of assaults on civilian shipping. This marks a critical moment for seafarers and the global economy, previously impacted by elevated oil prices and disrupted commodity shipments.