More than 40 Iranian seafarers killed during US–Israeli war: Union leader
Summary
At least 44 Iranian seafarers have been killed and 29 injured since the US and Israel launched attacks against Iran starting February 28. These deaths occurred among civilian sailors, fishermen, and dock workers due to military strikes on Iranian ports and ships during the ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate reported 44 deaths and 29 injuries among Iranian seafarers from February 28 to April 1.
- Those killed include 22 civilian sailors, 16 fishermen, and 6 dock workers.
- The report excludes deaths of Iran’s navy personnel harmed by US and Israeli forces.
- The conflict began with US and Israeli attacks on Iranian ports and commercial fleets in Iran’s territorial waters and the Gulf.
- Over 3,000 airstrikes have been carried out by US and Israeli forces, with around 1,600 Iranian retaliatory strikes in the Middle East.
- A US-Iran ceasefire took effect April 8, but a US naval blockade of Iranian ports started April 13 to block Iran’s oil exports.
- The Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy shipping, has been effectively closed, trapping about 20,000 seafarers.
- Iranian forces continue to fire on ships near the strait and have seized foreign-flagged cargo ships, while US forces have seized an Iranian vessel and detained its crew.
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