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The Iran war’s forgotten captives: Sailors trapped in the Persian Gulf

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The Iran war’s forgotten captives: Sailors trapped in the Persian Gulf
The Iran war’s forgotten captives: Sailors trapped in the Persian Gulf
Many ships have dashed through the Strait of Hormuz when conditions allowed. More than five months into the war, roughly 6000 sailors remain stranded, and their situation is dire.
The Age
The Age1 hrs ago
The Iran war’s forgotten captives: Sailors trapped in the Persian Gulf
Many ships have dashed through the Strait of Hormuz when conditions allowed. More than five months into the war, roughly 6000 sailors remain stranded, and their situation is dire.
The Japan Times
The Japan Times🏁 first to report2 days ago
Trapped by war, Bangladesh seafarer recounts Persian Gulf ordeal
For 115 days, Mohammad Shafiqul Islam was stranded on the high seas of the Gulf, watching missiles light up the night sky and rationing food and water for his crew.
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