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World : Nearly 6,000 Seafarers Stranded In Gulf As Hormuz Attacks Continue - IMO

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July 8, 2026

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ISTANBUL, July 8 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Nearly 6,000 seafarers remain stranded on vessels unable to safely leave the Gulf as attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz continue, the head of the United Nation's International Maritime Organisation (IMO) said Wednesday, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

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The Economic Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

The likely loser of Gulf's post-war oil battle

The likely loser of Gulf's post-war oil battle

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’

TEHERAN: Tiga kapal tangki minyak asing diarahkan berpatah balik ke Teluk selepas cuba melalui perairan Selat Hormuz tanpa kebenaran Iran, lapor penyiar rasmi negara itu, IRIB. Menurut laporan itu, kapal berkenaan cuba menggunakan laluan selatan selat tanpa berkoordinasi dengan pihak berkuasa Iran, sekali gus mencetuskan campur tangan Tentera Laut Pengawal Revolusi Islam (IRGC). Tentera laut ... Read more The post Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’ appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 3, 2026

The Race to Rescue 8,000 Sailors Still Stranded Behind Hormuz

After more than 100 days trapped in the Persian Gulf, thousands of seafarers are still waiting for a chance to sail out of the Strait of Hormuz.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 8, 2026

UN maritime head urges halt to Hormuz transit to protect seafarers

The head of the International Maritime Organization said Wednesday the 6,000 seafarers still stranded in the Gulf must not be put in unnecessary danger by crossing the Strait of Hormuz amid fresh US-Iran attacks. Dominguez said the attacks further intensify the fear, uncertainty and psychological strain already being endured by the nearly 6,000 seafarers who remain stranded on board vessels unable to depart the Gulf safely.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 8, 2026

US unleashes massive 80-target retaliation after Iranian attacks

Sky News Defence Analyst Peter Jennings says the United States struck up to 90 targets near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran targeted commercial shipping. “The escalation was significant; the Americans hit somewhere between 80 and 90 targets,” Mr Jennings told Sky News host Jaimee Rogers. “All of those targets were in and around the northern end of the Strait of Hormuz after the Iranians had attacked three commercial ships.”

TASS

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· Jun 25, 2026

US builds naval presence in Asia-Pacific region to deter China — State Department

According to Assistant Secretary of the United States for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre, two US Coast Guard patrol ships were sent to the Subic Bay military base in the Philippines

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Related coverage for "World : Nearly 6,000 Seafarers Stranded In Gulf As Hormuz Attacks Continue - IMO": The Economic Times — The likely loser of Gulf's post-war oil battle . Utusan Malaysia — Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’. Bloomberg — The Race to Rescue 8,000 Sailors Still Stranded Behind Hormuz. Al-Monitor — UN maritime head urges halt to Hormuz transit to protect seafarers. Sky News Australia — US unleashes massive 80-target retaliation after Iranian attacks. TASS — US builds naval presence in Asia-Pacific region to deter China — State Department