UN and IMO call for de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran conflict
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IMO, US Government, Iranian Government
Strait of Hormuz
July 13, 2026
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IMO council condemns attacks on civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Trump announces a 20% transit fee and blockade of Iranian ships. Iran counters with a lower transit fee proposal. World Bank reports significant global commodity price shocks due to the strait's closure.
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