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United Nations & International — International Maritime Organization

24 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026

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United Nations: The UN is the target of the shipping associations' appeal to oppose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, and its stance on freedom of navigation is central to the dispute.
International — International Maritime Organization: The IMO has stated that passage through the Strait of Hormuz should remain free of tolls under international law and has confirmed incidents and deaths in the region, making it a key actor in the dispute.
Aug 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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United Nations: The UN is leading the humanitarian response, urging evacuation and protection of stranded seafarers.
International — International Maritime Organization: The IMO reported at least 6,000 seafarers stranded and is involved in coordinating response.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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United Nations: The UN's IMO is the forum for the decision, but the UN as a whole is not directly involved. The dispute highlights limitations of UN bodies in enforcing maritime law.
International — International Maritime Organization: The IMO Council issued a non-binding decision rejecting Iran's sovereignty claim and calling on member states not to recognize it. This reinforces international maritime law but lacks enforcement power.
Apr 20, 2026 · 8 articles
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United Nations: UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned the attack on MT Settebello and expressed deep concern over regional escalation, supporting IMO's stance.
International — International Maritime Organization: IMO Secretary-General strongly condemned the attacks, calling them unacceptable and endangering seafarer lives. It called for a full investigation.
Apr 20, 2026 · 236 articles
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United Nations: The UN has called for action to help stranded mariners and is involved in diplomatic efforts.
International — International Maritime Organization: The IMO has reported stranded mariners and called for action.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
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United Nations: The United Nations Secretary-General has called for an immediate ceasefire and restoration of navigational rights in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the global impact of the conflict and the need for diplomatic solutions.
International — International Maritime Organization: The International — International Maritime Organization, a UN agency, has condemned attacks on shipping and temporarily paused operations to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting the severe risks to maritime traffic.
Apr 20, 2026 · 508 articles
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United Nations: Felicia Mogo appointed to UN expert group; UN involved in marine environment.
International — International Maritime Organization: Regulatory body; its carbon-intensity rules drive the need for green maritime practices.
Jul 27, 2026 · 6 articles
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United Nations: United Nations>>> called for restraint and cautioned against a return to 'full war' in the Middle East conflict.
International — International Maritime Organization: The International — International Maritime Organization condemned the United States' attack on a merchant vessel, highlighting the international concern over maritime safety in the conflict zone.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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United Nations: UN Secretary-General Guterres expressed deep concern and called for de-escalation.
International — International Maritime Organization: The IMO stated there is no legal basis for mandatory tolls and opposed fees for strait passage.
Jul 13, 2026 · 395 articles
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United Nations: The UN's International — International Maritime Organization has reported casualties among seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz. The UN is not directly involved in the negotiations but monitors the humanitarian impact.
International — International Maritime Organization: UN agency; its reporting of seafarer deaths underscores the human cost of the conflict.
Apr 08, 2026 · 321 articles
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United Nations: The United Nations is coordinating aid efforts, providing emergency shelter and relief supplies, and has called on the Venezuelan government to restore social media access for life-saving information.
International — International Maritime Organization: The International — International Maritime Organization paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was hit, an unrelated geopolitical event.
Apr 20, 2026 · 323 articles
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United Nations: The UN human rights chief highlighted the humanitarian impact on seafarers.
International — International Maritime Organization: The IMO highlighted stranded mariners, raising humanitarian concerns.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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United Nations: The United Nations is mentioned in the context of Iran agreeing to accept its inspectors at sensitive nuclear sites as part of the ceasefire negotiations.
International — International Maritime Organization: The International — International Maritime Organization paused its efforts to evacuate ships from the Strait of Hormuz due to the attacks, highlighting the severe disruption to maritime safety and the challenges in ensuring safe passage through the strait.
Apr 20, 2026 · 338 articles
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United Nations: The UN expressed concern over attacks on civilian infrastructure and called for restraint.
International — International Maritime Organization: IMO warned that the Strait of Hormuz remains too dangerous for commercial vessels.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
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United Nations: The UN has called for diplomacy and warned of wider escalation.
International — International Maritime Organization: The IMO coordinated with Oman on temporary shipping lanes.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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United Nations: A United Nations agency has been involved in evacuation efforts for ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and the UNCTAD has warned about the lasting economic impact of the strait's disruption on vulnerable economies.
International — International Maritime Organization: The International — International Maritime Organization has temporarily paused its evacuation framework for ships in the Gulf due to attacks, highlighting the security risks in the region.
Jan 07, 2026 · 501 articles
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United Nations: The UN's IMO condemned attacks on ships; Iran accused the US of violating the UN Charter.
International — International Maritime Organization: The IMO condemned attacks on ships and urged avoiding transit through the strait.
Mar 09, 2018 · 1197 articles
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United Nations: The UN has expressed concern over civilian infrastructure attacks and called for de-escalation, but has no direct role in the conflict.
International — International Maritime Organization: The IMO has reported that thousands of mariners are stranded on vessels around the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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United Nations: The UN has called for resumption of talks and de-escalation, but has limited influence.
International — International Maritime Organization: IMO reported incidents and casualties, highlighting the human cost of the conflict.
Aug 02, 2026 · 162 articles
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International — International Maritime Organization: The International — International Maritime Organization is one of the standard-setting U.N. initiatives where the United States seeks to expand its influence.
Jan 07, 2026 · 20 articles
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Mar 09, 2026 · 137 articles
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International — International Maritime Organization: The International — International Maritime Organization has reported that hundreds of ships and thousands of seafarers have been unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict.
Apr 22, 2026 · 302 articles
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Apr 11, 2026 · 111 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 248 articles
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