### [2026-06-23](/feed/2026/06/23/index.md)

##### 2026 Iran war
# The International Maritime Organization announces an evacuation plan for around 500 to 600 ships with 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf to sail through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran and the United States have reached a ceasefire deal to end the war. The evacuation will be coordinated with Iran and Oman. 




### Sources:

1. [Middle East Eye](https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/un-shipping-agency-announces-evacuation-11000-seafarers-stranded-gulf)
2. [The Maritime Executive](https://maritime-executive.com/article/imo-and-oman-launch-phased-evacuation-for-transits-in-strait-of-hormuz)

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