International Maritime Organization: Attacking and hijacking ships is unacceptable. It calls for the immediate release of the people and ships.

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Domingos, stated on the 22nd that attacks and detentions of merchant ships are unacceptable, and called for the immediate release of all detained ships and innocent seafarers. Domingos issued a statement regarding recent attacks on merchant ships in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz, saying that the situation in the Middle East region remains extremely volatile, and he does not understand why shipping companies are still "risking the lives of seafarers." Domingos once again emphasized that "de-escalation of the situation, meaningful actions, and restoration of freedom of navigation are the only way out."