The U.S.-Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz raises risks for global waterways
The International Maritime Organization's attempt to evacuate ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz has stalled following an attack on a cargo vessel. Tensions remain high as Iran asserts control over the waterway, complicating international efforts to restore freedom of navigation.
In late June, shortly after the United States and Iran agreed on a ceasefire, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced an operation to move trapped ships and more than 11,000 seafarers out of the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic international waterway has been effectively closed by the Iranian regime since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran at the end of February.
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