UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea

An “unprecedented” crisis is unfolding for 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf, a UN body has warned, as the Strait of Hormuz closure leaves crews trapped on ships with no clear way out. As the stalemate in the Gulf drags on, maritime workers – many from poor, developing countries – are finding themselves stranded … The post UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea appeared first on Egypt Independent.