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55DOOM SCORE
Hundreds of ships and thousands of seafarers remain unable to leave the Persian Gulf
IranIraqKuwaitBahrainQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesOman
First seen: Aug 28, 2026, 11:32 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 29, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The International Maritime Organization says 400 ships and 6,000 seafarers are still unable to depart the Persian Gulf.
SO WHAT?
The disruption could affect maritime operations and regional supply chains, although the cause and duration are not specified.
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Reports behind this event
aa.com.tren
UN maritime agency says 400 ships stranded in Gulf amid ongoing Mideast war
Aug 29, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC
azernews.azen
UN: 6,000 seafarers still stuck in Strait of Hormuz
Aug 29, 2026, 6:02 AM UTC
maritime-executive.comen
IMO: 400 Ships and 6,000 Seafarers Are Still Unable to Depart Persian Gulf
Aug 28, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC