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IMO advises ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz after US strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation
The International Maritime Organization on Wednesday advised against transits through the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command completed strikes on Iranian targets while Tehran launched retaliatory attacks and continued disrupting some traffic.
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The International Maritime Organization warned Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz remains too dangerous for commercial shipping. US Central Command stated its latest round of strikes against Iranian coastal military targets concluded early Wednesday.
Tehran retaliated with missile and drone attacks against US-allied Gulf states while continuing to disrupt some maritime traffic through the strait.
Arsenio Dominguez, secretary general of the IMO, said on Bloomberg Radio that the waterway remains dangerous and unsafe for tankers and bulk cargo ships. "I will maintain the message of upholding international law, for countries to do the same thing, and for companies — at this stage, particularly with the volatility — not to take risk to transit through the strait of Hormuz," Dominguez said.
Vessel activity through the Strait of Hormuz included 21 confirmed crossings on July 14, according to MarineTraffic data.
Bloomberg data showed vessel traffic continuing through the Strait of Hormuz at lower volumes than the previous week. ZeroHedge reported the IMO warning was issued on Wednesday, 2026-07-15.
