The UN International Maritime Organisation has paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel reported an attack, reigniting fears over a preliminary deal to end the Iran war.

A major evacuation plan is now underway for over 11,000 seafarers aboard hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf. Following a ceasefire deal between Iran and the U.S., the UN's…

While the waterway had effectively been blocked since the war began on February 28, maritime traffic has increased over the past week amid peace talks.