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Strait of Hormuz Closed Amid Israel-Iran War, Stranding Thousands of Seafarers and Disrupting Global Oil Trade

Nearly 20,000 people on about 2,000 vessels are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, which began February 28, 2026. Seafarers report dangers including missiles, drones and sea mines, with some rationing food and water. Industry experts say cle…