# Nearly 20 seafarers killed crossing Hormuz since Iran war began in February

https://mins.news/en/item/31848

- TASS, 2026-08-25 16:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2177573

> International Maritime Organization data says attacks on 68 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran conflict began in late February have killed 19 seafarers, wounded 49 and left one officially missing. By August 21, 68 incidents had been confirmed.

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