Refusing to cross, unable to escape: Seafarers recount Hormuz dangers to Euronews

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Seafarers describe serious risks in the Strait of Hormuz amid a war-related collapse in maritime traffic, which has reportedly fallen by 90%. At least 95 commercial seafarers have died, while one cargo vessel’s crew has been anchored off Pakistan for weeks.

Euronews spoke to a crew member of a cargo vessel anchored off Pakistan for weeks and an Iranian maritime manager about dangers in the vital waterway — where traffic has fallen 90% since the war began and at least 95 seafarers in commercial roles have died.