The Iran war’s forgotten captives: Sailors trapped in the Persian Gulf
- Posted on August 6, 2026
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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.