The declaration was made at an emergency meeting of the UN’s International Maritime Organisation in London on March 18.

An Indian vessel carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) passes through the Strait of Hormuz after receiving permission from Iran on March 17, 2026. AFP via Getty Images
Australia has joined international partners to condemn Iran’s attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing retaliation from the Iranian Islamic regime.
The declaration was made at an emergency session of the UN’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council in London on March 18.


