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world20,000 Sailors Trapped in Gulf War Zone Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Merchant sailors are stranded for months in the Gulf as Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz traps 1,600 ships in a war zone.
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worldIran's New Strait of Hormuz Map Claims UAE, Oman Waters
Iran published a map claiming regulatory control over UAE and Omani waters in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting five Gulf states to warn shippers via the IMO.
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worldUN Agency Warns Strait of Hormuz Tolls Set Dangerous Precedent
The UN's International Maritime Organization cautions against imposing tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route, after US President Trump suggested a joint venture.
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worldStrait of Hormuz Crisis: 20,000 Seafarers Stranded in Active War Zone
Thousands of commercial vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf, creating a dangerous humanitarian crisis for crews with no modern precedent.