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stranded seafarers

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US-Iran Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Offers Hope for 20,000 Stranded Seafarers

Maritime advocacy groups cautiously welcome a temporary agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes that around 20,000 stranded seafarers can soon return home after months of conflict.

Jun 15, 2026

World

Tens of Thousands of Sailors Stranded in the Persian Gulf as US and Iran Consider Peace Deal

Some 20,000 sailors are stranded in the Persian Gulf after the Strait of Hormuz closed amid conflict. Many lack food and pay, while US-Iran peace talks remain inconclusive.

May 8, 2026