Record IMO Vote Hits Iran for Hormuz Ship Attacks
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Over 115 IMO members united at the Abu Dhabi extraordinary session to pass a historic resolution against Iran’s disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling worldwide alarm for secure seas and steady energy supplies.
The council’s statement blasts Iran’s attacks and threats as defying maritime conventions, posing deadly risks to crews and oceans alike. It singles out strikes on GCC states and Jordan for violating global rules.
With UAE at the helm and record co-sponsors, the call is unequivocal: Iran must stop all blockades or meddling in international shipping. Navigational rights for merchants are sacrosanct, with seafarer safety paramount—echoing UNSC Resolution 2817 (2026) on transit freedoms.
Committees face mandates to probe impacts, while a Japanese-backed security corridor promises safer exits. UAE’s Alkaabi praised the firm stance demanding legal compliance, vital for the strait’s role in fueling world trade.
This artery pulses with oil, gas, and essentials; interruptions threaten cascading economic shocks. UAE stands firm against coercion tactics, engaging multilaterally to preserve shipping integrity and avert instability.
