As US and Iran weigh peace deal, stranded seafarers wait in limbo
Summary
About 20,000 seafarers are stuck in Iran's ports weeks after fighting began between the US and Iran. The Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route, is blocked, causing ships to be stranded and some crew members to wait without pay or enough food.Key Facts
- Indian seafarer Anish has been stuck near the Iran-Iraq border for almost 10 weeks after fighting started.
- The Strait of Hormuz normally handles a large share of the world's oil, gas, and fertilizer shipping.
- Iran retaliated against US attacks by blocking the strait and firing on ships, demanding fees for safe passage.
- The US has blockaded Iranian ports to stop Iranian oil exports.
- Several commercial ships were attacked recently while crossing the strait.
- About 10 seafarers have died due to the conflict, with 44 Iranian maritime workers killed so far.
- President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were going well and a peace deal might be possible, but details are unclear.
- Some seafarers remain stuck because they have not received salaries and cannot cross borders.
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