More than 40 Iranian seafarers killed during US–Israeli war: Union leader
At least 44 Iranian seafarers, including civilians, fishermen, and dock workers, have been killed since the start of the US-Israeli military actions against Iran, according to the head of Iran's merchant marine union. The union leader attributed the deaths to attacks on Iranian ports and commercial fleets and has submitted complaints to the International Maritime Organization. The conflict has also led to a naval blockade, stranded seafarers, and ongoing maritime incidents despite a partial ceasefire.
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EXCLUSIVENews|US-Israel war on IranMore than 40 Iranian seafarers killed during US–Israeli war: Union leaderThe Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate has blamed US and Israeli attacks on Iran’s ports and commerical fleet for civilian deaths.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUnited States vessels patrol near the Iranian-flagged cargo ship MV Touska after it was boarded and seized by US forces on Sunday, at a location given as the Arabian Sea, in this handout image released on April 20, 2026 [US Central Command via X/Handout via Reuters]By Erin HalePublished On 1 May 20261 May 2026At least 44 Iranian seafarers have been killed and 29 injured since the start of the United States-Israeli…
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