The UN's maritime agency has initiated an operation to evacuate over 11,000 sailors who are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. This effort aims to address the critical situation faced by these individuals in the strategically important waterway.

According to Eastleigh Voice, a mass evacuation operation has begun for stranded seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz, where 14 seafarers have been killed due to attacks on shipping since the onset of the emergency in the Middle East. The situation has worsened following Israeli-US bombing of Iran that started on February 28, leading to significant disruption in the waterway.

The global economy is facing uncertainty as Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States. This strait is crucial for the passage of approximately one-fifth of the world's oil and gas. While some ships have managed to navigate the strait, they have done so under Iran's conditions, reportedly paying tolls for safe passage. The situation remains tense as the world awaits the reopening of this vital waterway.

The United Nations has begun evacuating approximately 11,000 sailors who have been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz since the onset of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28, which led to Tehran effectively closing off this crucial maritime route.

According to Al Jazeera, ships have resumed movement through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a decrease in oil prices. However, it may take longer for consumers to experience relief from the effects of the crisis.

A Liberian oil tanker, the Stoic Warrior, successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, despite threats to shipping from Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The tanker utilized a new route near Oman’s shore, which has been endorsed by a U.N. maritime agency. This incident occurs amid escalating tensions between Iran and other nations in the region.