‘Like being in prison’: the ship crews stuck in Gulf since February

A cargo ship in the Gulf has been stuck since February, with its crew broadcasting a distress signal due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. This situation highlights the economic and humanitarian impact of the conflict on global trade, as thousands of seafarers, mostly from India and the Philippines, remain stranded with no clear end in sight. The prolonged detention of these crews can disrupt supply chains and have a ripple effect on the global economy.

Read the source report: The Guardian