JAKARTA - A total of 29 attacks on civilian vessels have occurred in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz since tensions due to the conflict began to spread around Iran.
"A total of 29 attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf and around the Strait of Hormuz have been verified by the IMO since the beginning of the conflict," the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) wrote.
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said that the supplies of trapped ships, including water, food, and fuel, could potentially run out soon. He also expressed his gratitude to countries in the region for their support in providing essential needs for sailors.
"IMO is working with member states and partners to develop evacuation plans for crew members, which are ready to be implemented when the situation permits. This includes compiling a list of affected ships and determining priorities based on humanitarian needs," the statement said.
In early April, the IMO said there were 21 attacks that left 10 people dead. Since then, there have been no additional reports of casualties. However, around 20,000 sailors on about 1,600 ships are still trapped in the Gulf region.
The United States and Israel launched a joint attack on targets in Iran on February 28, resulting in more than 3,000 casualties.
On April 8, Washington and Tehran announced a two-week ceasefire. The first round of negotiations, which was then held in Islamabad, ended without a breakthrough. Although there were no reports of the resumption of hostilities, the United States still imposed a blockade on Iranian ports.
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