Event Brief
UN Maritime Body Discusses Middle East Shipping Crisis
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET
Summary: With the Hormuz strait closed, the UN maritime body begins urgent talks on shipping safety in the region.
WHO: UN maritime body
WHAT: starts talks on Middle East shipping
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 8:23 AM ET
WHERE: Hormuz strait
WHY: to address shipping safety amid ongoing attacks
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