Strait of Hormuz Ship Attacks May Exceed Official Numbers, UN Maritime Agency Warns

The number of attacks on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz could be significantly higher than officially reported, according to the head of the United Nations' maritime agency. Arsenio Dominguez, leader of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), stated on Monday that at least 123 ships have been targeted in the Strait of Hormuz and adjacent waters since the commencement of the US-Iran conflict in late February. However, Dominguez indicated that the actual figure may be greater, as ships operating under false flags or fraudulent registries are less likely to report attacks.

Dominguez explained that an increase in