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Oct 18, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
IMO chief warns of danger to Hormuz shipping
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International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez warned Sunday that about 6,000 seafarers remain trapped near the Strait of Hormuz and that 24 ships had been attacked there over roughly two weeks. He called the situation for international shipping “severe and critical.” Iran accused the U.S. military of using an international emergency radio channel to threaten civilian crews.
WHO: International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez
WHAT: Arsenio Dominguez warned that thousands of seafarers remain trapped near the Strait of Hormuz and shipping faces serious danger.
WHEN: Oct 18, 2026
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: The warning was prompted by attacks on commercial ships and the resulting risks to maritime safety.
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