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flag Over 6,000 Filipino sailors are stranded in the closed Strait of Hormuz amid conflict and Iranian strikes, with safety concerns and delayed repatriation prompting government action.

flag Over 6,000 Filipino sailors remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping lane now closed due to escalating conflict and Iranian strikes, with one sailor missing after a missile attack. flag Crews on oil tankers and cargo ships report heightened anxiety, boredom, and disrupted routines, with many halting deck work and maintaining double bridge watches. flag Most crews have voted against risking passage, opting to stay anchored for safety. flag Union leaders cite growing concerns over food, mental health, and delayed repatriation, as the Philippine government prepares chartered flights to bring stranded workers home.

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