Strait of Hormuz Crisis: 22,500 mariners, 1,550 ships stranded as Iran tightens grip

The Strait of Hormuz crisis has jolted the global economy, causing a spike in fuel prices and widespread economic repercussions. Tens of thousands of seafarers and hundreds of ships are stranded in the Persian Gulf, with Iran demanding an end to the war and the lifting of the blockade to reopen the waterway. President Donald Trump is seeking broader concessions, including the rollback of Iran's disputed nuclear program.