Military escort for tankers in Strait of Hormuz not long-term fix: IMO head

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by AgenciesMarch 17, 2026 at 10:17 AM

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The head of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) stated that military escorts for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz are not a long-term solution to ongoing risks. This statement comes after calls from the US for an international naval operation to secure oil shipments in the region. However, several countries, including Germany, Britain, and Japan, have distanced themselves from joining such an operation. The IMO Secretary General also expressed concern about the safety and operational limitations faced by ship crews in the Gulf, citing restricted access to ports and the targeting of port facilities. The situation is impacting the free operation of ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf region.

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NATO 40% Greece 40% Spain 40% United Arab Emirates 50% Germany 50% Poland 50% Gulf ×360% Iran ×270% Donald Trump ×280% Strait of Hormuz ×290% Arsenio Dominguez ×2100% International Maritime Organisation (IMO) 100%

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strait of hormuz 80% tanker security 70% international maritime organisation (imo) 60% oil shipping 60% military escort 50% iran-us conflict 50% nato 40% gulf of oman 40%

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Strait of Hormuz

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