The UN is rushing to evacuate more than 11,000 crew members from the Persian Gulf after the Hormuz storm began resuming maritime navigation.
The UN is rushing to evacuate more than 11,000 crew members stranded in the Persian Gulf from the US-Iran conflict after the Hormuz River began reopening for maritime transport.
On June 24, 2569 at 03.44:XNUMX a.m., BBC News reported that The International Maritime Organization (IMO), under the United Nations, is preparing to evacuate more than 11,000 crew members stranded in the Persian Gulf as a result of the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Following the de-escalation of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz due to a temporary ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.
Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary General of the IMO. revealed that The operation will be conducted in cooperation with Iran, Oman, the United States, coastal countries in the region, and the shipping industry. All parties have provided security guarantees and carefully reviewed navigation conditions to ensure the safe evacuation of the crew and the restoration of maritime security.
Although the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last week to end their conflict, both sides still disagree on the details of the agreement, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear program.
The United States confirmed that the agreement includes provisions allowing the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to conduct long-term inspections of Iran's nuclear program. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump stated via social media that Iran has fully accepted the highest level of verification to ensure nuclear transparency.
however Iran They came out and stated that: The IAEA will not be able to inspect some nuclear sites damaged by US and Israeli attacks last year, while US officials countered that Iran has agreed to rigorous inspections and that the Iranian government's statement was merely a message to its domestic population.
side Iranian President Masoud Peseshkyan He said during his visit to Pakistan that: Iran will not negotiate on its defense capabilities under any circumstances, according to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It was confirmed that the issue of long-range missiles was not raised in discussions between the United States and Iran, and was not included in the content of the memorandum of understanding.
On the other hand, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before traveling on to Kuwait and Bahrain, where U.S. military bases are located, to discuss the agreement with Iran and regional security.
Rubio also sent a warning signal to Iran regarding the idea of charging tolls on ships using the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the strait is an international shipping route and no country has the right to impose fees under international law.
The success of the crew evacuation operation depended on the continued operation of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy shipping routes. Before the war, more than a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) traded through this route.
Secretary General of the IMO specify that The latest agreement is a significant step in restoring maritime security and ending unacceptable attacks on civilian merchant ships, after thousands of crew members faced difficulties for months and disrupted global supply chains.
Under the evacuation plan, two temporary shipping routes will be opened through the Strait of Hormuz, with each vessel receiving specific instructions from the relevant authorities. The IMO will also publish daily reports on the number of vessels that have been able to safely leave the area.
Since the Strait of Hormuz reopened following the signing of the agreement on June 18, at least 172 ships have passed through the route. According to Kpler, a maritime data analytics company, however, these figures are still below pre-conflict levels, which average around 138 vessels per day.
Ship tracking data analyzed by BBC Verify. It was also found that... More than 200 oil tankers are currently queuing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting the fact that the recovery of maritime transport in the region will take time, even though the conflict situation has begun to ease.
refer : www.bbc.com
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