Iran has formally requested that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) condemn a recent Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea.
The Iranian government sent a note to the UN agency, urging it to recognize the incident as a serious threat to maritime safety, commercial shipping, and the security of seafarers.
The diplomatic move highlights Tehran's efforts to internationalize the dispute and frame the incident as a violation of global shipping norms.
By appealing to the IMO, Iran seeks to leverage the organization's authority to pressure Kyiv and underscore the risks to commercial navigation in the region.
This development adds to a broader backdrop of geopolitical friction involving Iran.
The IMO has previously called on member states to reject Iran’s assertion of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and its unilateral establishment of a body to control international traffic.