UN Tallies 25 Seafarer Deaths in Hormuz Incidents Since Iran War Began

The United Nations says at least 25 seafarers have been killed in maritime incidents around the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war began in February, while its maritime agency recorded 136 incidents in the region through November 11. October was the most violent month in the tally, and shipping through the strait is about 65 percent below prewar levels, disrupting vessels and leaving thousands of seafarers stranded. The UN has urged an end to attacks on civilian shipping and the restoration of safe navigation; Iranian authorities have also reported that three tankers struck mines. Separately, Iran’s fisheries chief said 15 Iranian fishermen were killed and more than 477 fishing vessels and related facilities were damaged, with a new procedure being developed to reduce risks to fishing fleets.