Following a direct threat from U.S. President Donald Trump to strike energy facilities within a 48-hour deadline, Iran has shown a shift in its stance, announcing its readiness to cooperate with the International Maritime Organization to enhance the safety of navigation in the Gulf and protect seafarers. This move reflects a relative de-escalation amidst rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which is of vital importance to global trade. In this context, the semi-official Mehr News agency reported on Sunday that Iran's representative to the International Maritime Organization stated that his country is prepared to cooperate with the UN-affiliated body to improve maritime safety and protect sailors in the Gulf. Ali Musavi, in turn, said that navigation
