Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated as attacks on commercial vessels leave dozens of ships stranded, with nearly 6,000 seafarers now stranded at sea. Iran has accused the U.S. military of interfering with communications by using VHF Channel 16, a frequency reserved for distress calls, raising concerns over maritime safety. The incidents highlight growing risks for global shipping routes in a region already marked by geopolitical friction. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the standoff threatens to disrupt critical trade flows.
Around 6,000 seafarers remain trapped near the Strait of Hormuz as 24 ships face attacks, while Iran accuses the U.S. military of using VHF Channel 16.
