The International Maritime Organization reports that approximately <strong>1500 ships</strong> remain stranded in the Gulf waters due to the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening maritime navigation. Secretary-General <strong>Arsenio Dominguez</strong> confirmed that around <strong>20,000 crew members</strong> are affected by this situation.
A number of Indian sailors have returned to Mumbai after a terrifying experience in Khorramshahr during the ongoing Iranian conflict. They faced a lack of information and constant threats, prompting the Indian government to evacuate around <strong>2,680</strong> sailors, though others remain stranded.
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, emphasized that the escalating situation in the Hormuz Strait requires diplomatic measures to ease tensions, stating that military solutions alone will not resolve the crisis. This was highlighted during a virtual meeting with foreign ministers from over 40 countries.