The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has urgently called for de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, where around 6,000 seafarers are stranded on commercial vessels amid rising US-Iran tensions. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez condemned recent attacks on ships, highlighting the grave danger posed to innocent crew members and the escalating maritime crisis.
These seafarers and hundreds of merchant ships are stuck in the Gulf due to ongoing military strikes and retaliatory actions, creating a climate of uncertainty and anxiety for those aboard. Dominguez emphasized the need for the safety and wellbeing of crews to take precedence, urging involved states to facilitate the safe departure of trapped vessels.
The Strait of Hormuz has seen intensified hostilities, with Iranian forces targeting commercial ships. This has prompted US military strikes, further endangering merchant traffic. The situation has destabilized global shipping and energy markets, leading to a spike in oil prices as concerns over supply chain reliability grow.
Dominguez called for restraint from all parties and cooperation to create safe passage for trapped vessels. The IMO’s appeal coincides with broader international efforts to protect commercial shipping and uphold maritime law in the region, stressing the protection of seafarers amid geopolitical conflicts.
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