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20,000 Sailors Stranded Amid Rising Persian Gulf Tensions

3/28/2026

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The Persian Gulf conflict has stranded about 20,000 sailors and 2,000 ships, sharply disrupting global shipping.
An Indian sailor described fear and uncertainty aboard a vessel idled near Iraq because of Iranian attacks.
The International Maritime Organization reported 18 incidents of damage to commercial vessels in March.
Malaysia secured passage through the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations with Iran, while some ships still transit.

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The Persian Gulf conflict has stranded about 20,000 sailors and 2,000 ships, sharply disrupting global shipping.
An Indian sailor described fear and uncertainty aboard a vessel idled near Iraq because of Iranian attacks.
The International Maritime Organization reported 18 incidents of damage to commercial vessels in March.
Malaysia secured passage through the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations with Iran, while some ships still transit.