IMO records 80 attacks on shipping near Hormuz, urges states to halt strikes

The IMO has verified 80 attacks on international shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz since the Middle East conflict began, causing at least 22 seafarer deaths. The agency's call for member states to stop attacking merchant ships signals a formal escalation of concern, though the underlying conflict dynamics remain unchanged. This underscores the persistent threat to a critical energy chokepoint.