Abu Dhabi hosted a pivotal IMO council session where a powerful resolution passed with support from more than 115 countries, targeting Iran’s aggressive posturing in the Strait of Hormuz. The move underscores unified international resolve to protect this indispensable chokepoint for world trade and energy.
Iran’s ship attacks and navigation blockade threats drew sharp rebuke, with the council deeming them contrary to global maritime norms and perilous to lives and ecosystems. Specific condemnations targeted assaults on GCC nations and Jordan, ruled as flagrant international law violations.
Backed by an unprecedented coalition and led by UAE initiative, the outcome calls for Iran to halt interferences immediately. It upholds navigational freedoms for commercial traffic and prioritizes seafarer welfare, invoking UNSC Resolution 2817 (2026) on strait transit rights.
Further, IMO committees will scrutinize the crisis’s fallout. Endorsement of Japan’s security corridor framework aims to facilitate secure evacuations from the strait. Alkaabi of UAE hailed the declaration as a clear mandate for Iran to honor duties, ensuring unhindered passage vital for global supply chains.
Beyond oil and gas—20% of seaborne trade—the strait funnels key commodities whose blockage could trigger market chaos, economic turmoil, and inflated costs worldwide. UAE vows relentless multilateral action against unlawful acts that undermine shipping freedom and broader stability, positioning the Hormuz as non-negotiable for peace.