Indian sailors fear returning to Gulf after Middle East war

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Indian sailors stranded in the Gulf due to a Middle East war have recently cleared the Strait of Hormuz but remain fearful about returning amid ongoing conflict. India is a major supplier of seafarers worldwide, with thousands having recently left the area amid safety concerns.

Indian sailors shaken by war have finally cleared the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there for months, but some fear they have little choice but to return to make a living. The country is one of the largest contributors of sailors to merchant shipping, sending out hundreds of thousands of seafarers to work worldwide. Thousands of Indian sailors have left the Gulf since the war began, including more than 3,600 aided by the South Asian nation's shipping ministry.