The United Nations International Maritime Organization has temporarily halted its escort services in the Strait of Hormuz following an incident involving the Singapore-registered vessel Ever Lovely, operated by Evergreen Marine, which was reportedly struck by an unidentified object near Oman. Although the crew, ship, and cargo are confirmed to be unharmed, this occurrence has raised renewed fears regarding a preliminary agreement aimed at concluding the Iran conflict. The strait is crucial for global trade, previously handling approximately 20% of daily oil and LNG shipments, leaving numerous vessels and seafarers in uncertainty, even as Saudi Aramco resumes operations at Ras Tanura.
