The UN calls for political efforts as 400 ships remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, affecting maritime traffic.
Strait of Hormuz: (RightNow) The UN Maritime Agency reports 400 ships remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf. Approximately 6,000 sailors aboard these vessels are affected by the current situation.
Maritime Agency Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez states that political efforts from member countries are needed to restore freedom of maritime navigation.
US officials claim the Strait of Hormuz is open, but Iran’s Revolutionary Guard insists the route is closed to unauthorized ships.
This situation is impacting commercial shipping, causing disruptions in regular trade activities.
It is important to note that the issue of stranded ships is not limited to the Strait of Hormuz but extends to the wider Gulf region.
