At least 10 civilian sailors have died due to the ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on May 5.
Speaking at the White House, Rubio said the deaths were linked to the difficult conditions faced by crews stuck in the region.
He said many of them are isolated, running out of food, and in a vulnerable state. He did not share further details about the incidents.
He added that around 23,000 civilian sailors are currently stranded in the Persian Gulf and nearby waters, describing them as exposed and unable to move safely.
Hundreds of ships are waiting to pass through the Strait, which has slowed down traffic in one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
Before the situation escalated earlier this year, about 20% of the world’s oil supply moved through the Strait of Hormuz every day, making it a key route for
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