UN starts evacuating 11,000 stranded sailors from Strait of Hormuz (opens original article in a new tab)

The UN begins evacuating 11,000 stranded sailors from the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran agreement, with increased shipping traffic and international cooperation.

• UN starts evacuating 11,000 sailors from Strait of Hormuz
• IMO coordinates evacuation with Iran, Oman, US, and maritime industry
• Shipping traffic increases with 36 vessels passing through Strait of Hormuz