Ten weeks stuck in the Strait of Hormuz: how sailors are surviving
🔴 Tension RisingThe Times2026-05-09
Over 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for over 10 weeks, facing dwindling supplies of food and water, and a decline in hope. The region is at the heart of the US-Iran conflict, posing a serious threat to maritime security. There is also a risk of rising oil prices.