UN maritime body to begin evacuating sailors as Hormuz toll dispute continues

With an evacuation plan in motion, the UN maritime agency is helping 11,000 seafarers from hundreds of ships that were stuck in the Gulf due to the Iran-US ceasefire deal. While this move addresses an immediate crisis, the future of the Strait of Hormuz is still uncertain. Iran insists on establishing a toll system in the strait, a proposal the US strongly opposes, potentially setting the stage for ongoing tensions that could disrupt global maritime trade. This dispute underscores the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz as a critical passage for international shipping.