'It's desperate': A look at the conditions sailors stuck in the Strait of Hormuz face
Sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz are facing deteriorating living conditions due to prolonged delays caused by regional tensions and shipping disruptions. Jacqueline Smith of the International Transport Workers' Federation describes the situation as desperate, with crews running low on supplies and unable to rotate off duty. NPR's Michel Martin highlights the human impact of geopolitical instability on maritime workers in the region.
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Middle East 'It's desperate': A look at the conditions sailors stuck in the Strait of Hormuz face May 1, 20264:42 AM ET Michel Martin NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jacqueline Smith of the International Transport Workers' Federation about conditions for sailors stranded on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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