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The Race to Rescue 8,000 Sailors Still Stranded Behind Hormuz
Friday, July 3, 2026
More than 8,000 sailors have been unable to leave vessels in the Persian Gulf for over 100 days due to restrictions at the Strait of Hormuz. The seafarers remain aboard their ships while negotiations continue over shipping access through the waterway. No official timeline has been announced for when crew changes or departures will resume.