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Around 400 ships remain stranded in Gulf amid Middle East conflict

The International Maritime Organization reportedly says about 400 ships and 6,000 sailors are trapped in the Gulf because of the war. The disruption is centered around the Strait of Hormuz, a major global shipping route.

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The maritime blockage threatens regional trade, crew safety and the movement of energy and other supplies through a critical chokepoint.

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