Hormuz crisis traps 6,000 sailors as ship attacks rise
A crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has trapped around 6,000 sailors, a UN maritime chief says. Attacks on ships in the area are increasing, according to the report.
Context
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman that carries a large share of the world's oil, so disruptions quickly affect fuel prices. Iran has urged the United States to accept a proposal to reopen the strait.
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