The International Maritime Organization ensures the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

The International Maritime Organization, which is affiliated with the United Nations and is responsible for maritime security, confirmed that it is working to develop a mechanism to ensure "Safe crossing" For ships in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been restricted since the outbreak of tensions in the Middle East.
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Safe transit of ships

The Secretary-General of the Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, told Agence France-Presse: "We have begun working with relevant parties to establish an appropriate mechanism to ensure the security of ship transit"He added that the current priority is to implement an evacuation operation that ensures safe navigation, following the announcement of a two-week temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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