The Economic Times

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 emergency radio channels by military forces, complicating maritime safety.