The International Maritime Organization condemns the US military's attack on an oil tanker, resulting in the disappearance of three sailors.

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11/06/2026
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization strongly condemned the US military's attack on an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz on the 10th. The incident resulted in one oil tanker catching fire and three sailors missing. The International Maritime Organization issued a statement on the same day, stating that an oil tanker flying the flag of Palau was attacked with projectiles in the Gulf of Oman, resulting in a fire. The statement said that the Secretary-General expressed "deep concern and strong condemnation" for the incident, emphasizing that any actions that endanger the lives of sailors and international maritime safety are "completely unacceptable."