Thousands of sailors stranded as maritime standoff at Hormuz continues
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 00:35 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
A maritime standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has left thousands of sailors stranded. Middle East Eye reports that the situation is ongoing, with no immediate resolution in sight.
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