Iran issues warning to US as Qatar prepares to announce regional defense agreement
The International Maritime Organization has warned that thousands of seafarers are trapped near the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating attacks on commercial vessels. Iran has accused the U.S. military of using emergency radio channels to intimidate civilian crews.
Why it matters
The situation threatens global supply chains and maritime safety, while increasing geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Thousands of sailors remain stranded near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating attacks on commercial ships, the United Nations' top maritime official warned Sunday after Iran accused the U.S. military of using an international emergency radio channel to threaten civilian crews.
The warning also came amid reports that 24 ships had been attacked on the waterway over roughly two weeks, underscoring growing concerns about maritime safety in the region, according to Financial Times.
"The situation continues to be severe and critical when it comes to international shipping," International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez told Fox News Digital.
"There is a double blockade and too many vessels have been attacked, particularly in recent days.
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