
Sailors in Strait of Hormuz Caught in Crossfire of Iran War
Sailors operating in the Strait of Hormuz are increasingly finding themselves caught in the escalating tensions and potential crossfire of the ongoing conflict with Iran. This volatile situation is leading to record earnings for the world's largest shipbroker due to exceptional volatility.
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Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War
Thousands of civilian workers remain stranded on ships at risk of attack by Iran. On one vessel, sailors have been held by the Iranian navy for more than three months.
By Jenny Gross and Peter Eavis
Read full article →The Iran war already has a winner: The world’s largest shipbroker notching record earnings from the ‘exceptional volatility’ in the Strait of Hormuz
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