IMO Contradicts Trump Claims on Strait of Hormuz The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez has sent a pointed message to global shipping interests by emphasizing that the Strait of Hormuz requires confirmation of demining and security before vessels can safely transit the area.
This distinction highlights the complexity and risk involved in navigating one of the world's most critical waterways.
The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, has long been a chokepoint for global oil supplies.