Uncertainty continues over safety in the Strait of Hormuz 4 May 2026 Peace and Security Amid claims and counter-claims of strikes and confrontations in the crucial Strait of Hormuz between Iran and the United States, UN maritime officials continue to urge vessels to exercise “maximum caution”. “ We are aware of the reports but do not have further details. We continue to urge ships to practise maximum caution in the area, ” the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) said, as it works to verify a series of recent attacks and security warnings issued to commercial vessels. According to the internationally-recognised maritime safety portal UKMTO, a tanker was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles north of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on 4 May, while a bulk carrier was attacked by multiple small craft near Iran a day earlier. Other vessels in the area have been instructed via radio to move from their anchorages, reflecting the volatile security environment.…