Around 22,000 sailors have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for nearly four months and are reported to be severely affected, according to Saman Rezaei, head of the Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate (IMMS). He said threats and attacks on commercial vessels have sharply increased since the start of the U.S. naval blockade, heightening maritime tensions and causing casualties among sailors, fishermen, dockworkers, pilots, and other civilians.
Rezaei emphasized that regardless of political outcomes, ensuring the safe departure of all sailors through international cooperation is now the top priority. He noted that many sailors have been killed or gone missing, and the psychological toll on them and their families during the conflict is immense.
Pointing to post-war recovery, Rezaei indicated a phased restoration process beginning with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Switzerland on June 19. Iran has pledged to begin mine clearance within 30 days, though full resumption of large vessel operations may take up to eight months due to safety checks, high insurance costs, and lingering distrust.
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