The United Nations' International Maritime Organization is preparing to negotiate with countries to establish a "humanitarian corridor" in the Strait of Hormuz, hoping to assist about 20,000 crew members stranded in the Persian Gulf.
The United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) is set to begin talks with various countries to create a "humanitarian corridor" in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to help roughly 20,000 crew members trapped in the Persian Gulf due to the conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran.
Arsenio Dominguez stated after a three-day emergency meeting with member countries that they are ready to start negotiations immediately to evacuate all crew and vessels stuck in the high-risk area.
However, no clear timeline for the negotiations has been specified, and it remains uncertain whether Iran, which exerts control over this route, will cooperate.
Reports indicate that the crew stranded in the Persian Gulf face high risks from drone attacks, accumulated stress, and shortages of basic necessities like food and drinking water, with at least seven crew members having died since the conflict began.
The IMO Secretary-General also stressed that the global community must recognize the dangers innocent crew members are facing, highlighting that maintaining freedom of navigation is crucial for the world's food and energy security.
:CNN
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