IMO urges end to attacks on merchant ships in Middle East waters
The International Maritime Organization has documented 80 attacks on international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz region since the Middle East conflict began, killing at least 22 seafarers.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has called on member states to cease attacks on merchant vessels operating in and around the Strait of Hormuz. According to the IMO, 80 attacks on international shipping have been verified since the onset of Middle East conflict, resulting in at least 22 seafarer deaths and injuries to numerous others.
The organization's appeal underscores mounting concerns over maritime security in one of the world's most critical shipping lanes, which handles a significant portion of global energy trade.
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- IMO urges member states to stop attacking merchant ships — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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