# UN Warns of Rising Maritime Attacks

> UN urges safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz as attacks threaten global trade.
- Title: UN Warns of Rising Maritime Attacks · The Express Tribune
- Summary: UN urges safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz as attacks threaten global trade. UN warns rising maritime attacks in Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea risk global…
- Keywords: strait of hormuz, maritime attacks, un security council, gulf cooperation council, iran, houthi attacks, commercial shipping, international maritime organisation, The Express Tribune
- Source: The Express Tribune — https://tribune.com.pk/story/2640267/un-warns-of-rising-maritime-attacks-urges-restoration-of-safe-navigation-in-strait-of-hormuz-red-sea
- Author: Anadolu Agency
- Published: 2026-11-14T07:52:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: strait of hormuz, maritime attacks, un security council, gulf cooperation council, iran, houthi attacks, commercial shipping, international maritime organisation, news
## UN warns of rising maritime attacks
UN official warns growing tensions and attacks on commercial shipping threaten international peace and security.

> Civilian vessels, commercial shipping must not become targets
## Maritime incidents rise
Commercial vessels face attacks with 134 confirmed incidents in Strait of Hormuz and wider Middle East by November 11.

> The International Maritime Organisation recorded 134 confirmed incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Middle East maritime area as of November 11
## Seafarers at risk
Twenty-five seafarers killed, many injured or missing in maritime attacks.
## Economic consequences
Restrictions on shipping raise energy costs, fuel inflation, threaten food security.

> The longer these restrictions persist, the greater the economic costs and the more difficult it will become to restore commercial confidence and trade flows
## UN urges diplomatic resolution
UN calls for US and Iran to pursue diplomacy to avoid renewed military confrontation.

> We urge the parties to seize the current opportunities and negotiate in good faith
## GCC rejects infringements
Gulf Cooperation Council states reject any infringement on their security and sovereignty.

> The GCC states reject any infringement upon their security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity
## Maritime security concerns
GCC urges UN to end Iranian and Houthi attacks on navigation vessels and energy facilities.
## Global economic risks
Maritime disruptions threaten food security and fertilizer shipments amid global inflation.
## Key takeaway

UN warns rising maritime attacks in Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea risk global economy and security.