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Maritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?

Ships sail near the strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan on 13 July.
Ships sail near the strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan on 13 July. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images

The conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt shipping across the region, including in the strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest maritime routes.

Iran state TV has reported that seven oil tankers were damaged in the Straight of Hormuz on Wednesday night. There has been an increase in the number of attacks on ships in recent days; some vessels have been hit by drones, others by mines.

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