Stranded Seafarers Tired and Worried
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 00:01 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Around 20,000 seafarers have been stuck in the Persian Gulf for weeks due to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The stranded sailors are facing food shortages and health issues.
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