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6,000 Seafarers And 400 Ships Remain Trapped In Persian Gulf As US-Iran War Enters Sixth Month - Marine Insight
Marine Insight · August 29, 2026 · Week 2026-35
Summary
A prolonged six-month war between the US and Iran has resulted in 400 ships and 6,000 seafarers being trapped in the Persian Gulf. This represents a severe and ongoing disruption to maritime logistics, directly threatening the export of crude oil and LNG from major GCC producers and creating significant risk for global energy supply chains.
Strategic Implication
The conflict effectively blockades the Strait of Hormuz, halting a significant portion of global seaborne oil and LNG trade and forcing a major reassessment of energy security for both producers and consumers.