In a formal request to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Iran's representative has urged the organization to condemn the targeted killing of an Iranian maritime official and his family in a recent Israeli military strike. The incident, which took place in Syria, has drawn widespread condemnation from Iranian officials and the public. According to reports, the Iranian maritime official, identified as Mustafa Mughnieh, was traveling with his family when their vehicle was struck by an Israeli missile. Mughnieh and several members of his family, including children, were killed in the attack. The Iranian government has accused Israel of being behind the strike, which it has described as a cowardly act of terrorism. The Iranian envoy to the IMO has called on the organization to take a firm stance against such acts of violence, which not only violate international laws and norms but also endanger the lives of innocent civilians. The envoy has emphasized that the IMO, as a specialized agency of the United Nations, has a responsibility to uphold the principles of maritime safety and security. The incident has further strained relations between Iran and Israel, which have long been at odds over various regional issues. Iran has vowed to respond to the attack, while Israel has neither confirmed nor denied its involvement.