In a statement, the centre urged all seafarers, fishermen and vessels operating in the area to exercise the utmost caution while navigating, News.az reports, citing Xinhua.
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The centre advised maritime users to maintain a safe distance from any suspicious objects and immediately report them to the relevant authorities.
The alert came amid heightened security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime routes for global energy shipments
