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6,000 sailors stranded near Strait of Hormuz as UN maritime chief warns against passage amid rising ship attacks and US-Iran tensions

Thousands of seafarers remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating maritime attacks and risks. The International Maritime Organization has warned against navigating the area without safety guarantees. Approximately 6,000 sailors are reportedly trapped as conflicts continue to disrupt commercial shipping. Concerns have also arisen over the misuse of…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

‘Like being in prison’: the ship crews stuck in Gulf since February

US-Iran war has stranded up to 20,000 seafarers, mostly Indian and Filipino crews, with none knowing when the nightmare will end

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9

The tenuous state of a US-Iran ceasefire renews anxiety over high fuel prices

The potential unraveling of a fragile truce between Iran and the United States has renewed anxiety over fuel prices

The Independent UK · Jul 8

US wants Iran deal but 'not at any price', Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday Washington would not accept any Iran deal allowing Tehran to impose fees on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, warning it would cause "total chaos". His remarks came after an attack on a vessel forced the United Nations to suspend mariner…

France 24 · Jun 25

UN launches evacuation of 11,000 stranded sailors in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran toll dispute

The UN is actively facilitating the evacuation of approximately 11,000 sailors from the Strait of Hormuz, a critical move emerging from a recent US-Iran peace accord. While maritime activities begin to resume, disputes linger regarding the future management and potential tariffs of the strait's usage. The US upholds its position…

The Times of India · Jun 24

UN launches Hormuz evacuation for 11,000 stranded seafarers

The operation follows a peace agreement between the United States and Iran that ended months of conflict and allowed commercial shipping to resume through one of the world's most important maritime routes.

Euronews · Jun 23

New regime over Hormuz? How Iran seeks to tighten control after US peace deal

Iran's new Strait Authority is mandating insurance for ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of future passage fees. While currently free, this move follows a 60-day interim agreement to restore traffic. Observers suggest Iran is establishing a new regulatory framework, potentially challenging international maritime law. Discussions with Oman…

The Times of India · Jun 20

Shipping industry wary of resuming Strait of Hormuz navigation despite imminent deal

The world's most important energy chokepoint may soon reopen, but insurance markets must regain confidence for the shipping sector to resume normal navigation. Meanwhile, Germany has dispatched two naval vessels for a possible mine clearance operation.

Euronews · Jun 18

Trump says ceasefire with Iran on ‘life support’ after rejecting peace proposals

US president says he is considering restarting naval escorts in strait of Hormuz in attempt to end Iranian blockade

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Brussels instructs EU countries to be tough on net-zero shipping goals at key IMO talks

The high-level talks come after a disastrous meeting in October, when a proposal to tax shipping emissions was blocked by the United States. Within the EU, Greece, Italy and Malta remain hesitant to support the proposal.

Euronews · Apr 28