Severe maritime crisis in the Persian Gulf: approximately 2,000 ships left stranded

Severe maritime crisis in the Persian Gulf: thousands of ships stranded

According to reports arriving from the region, a large-scale maritime crisis is unfolding in the Persian Gulf. According to the 'KhabarFouri' channel, which relies on data from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), approximately 2,000 vessels and nearly 20,000 seafarers have been left stranded in the area without the ability to move.

The situation is raising concerns among international shipping officials. Jacqueline Smith, maritime coordinator at the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), highlighted the complexity of the situation in a conversation with NPR: "You cannot leave ships like that, as if you parked your car in a garage", as she was quoted on the 'KhabarFouri' channel.

The 'Akharin Khabar' channel also published similar data, confirming the scale of the phenomenon. Both sources, which are identified with Iranian coverage lines, focus on the logistical and human consequences of this maritime crisis, which constitutes a significant hub for global trade.

As of now, there is no official comment from Western sources regarding the factors that led to this total halt of maritime traffic in the strategic area, but the scale of the data indicates a dramatic disruption to activity in the main shipping lanes.