20,000 Seafarers Stranded Amid Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

Around 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf due to escalating tensions, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a halt in maritime activities. Iran has imposed a blockade and the US is implementing sanctions to impede Tehran’s oil exports. While a ceasefire agreement is being discussed, the safety and repatriation of these seafarers remain uncertain.