India, June 24 -- A major international effort is underway to help thousands of seafarers trapped in the Persian Gulf return to safer waters after months of disruption in one of the world's most important shipping routes. Maritime authorities have announced a large-scale evacuation operation through the Strait of Hormuz, marking another step toward restoring commercial navigation in the region.

The move comes after recent diplomatic progress between Iran and the United States and could help ease pressure on global trade and energy markets.

Strait of Hormuz News Today: More Than 11,000 Seafarers Being Evacuated

Thousands of crew members have remained stranded aboard vessels operating in and around the Persian Gulf following months of he...