International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said that deploying naval forces to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz is not a sustainable solution.
In an interview with the British Financial Times, Mr. Dominguez said: "This solution reduces risks, but risks are still present there." He emphasized that the deployment of military forces "is not a long-term or sustainable solution," according to SCMP.
Previously, US President Donald Trump called for an international naval operation off the coast of Iran to protect oil shipments. Speaking last weekend, Mr. Trump emphasized that protecting the security of this waterway "should always be the effort of a collective and now it will become a reality".
The Strait of Hormuz is currently the world's most important maritime bottleneck. This narrow route between Iran and Oman carries about 20% of global oil consumption. Any prolonged disruption here could cause billions of USD in damage to the world economy.
Meanwhile, CNN and AFP news agency quoted regional security sources pointing out that the situation in the Gulf is escalating rapidly. The US and its allies are continuously increasing their naval presence after a series of commercial ships reported being targeted.
However, according to the latest analysis from Xinhua News Agency, the formation of an international naval alliance led by the US faces many difficulties. Iran has repeatedly warned that it will blockade the entire Strait of Hormuz if Western forces intervene too deeply in the region.
International experts assess that an arms race at sea does not help solve the root of the security problem. The dense presence of warships, as of mid-March 2026, only plays a temporary deterrent role and cannot create a truly secure maritime corridor for transport businesses.
