# Shipping crews caught in the crossfire of the Hormuz conflict

https://mins.news/en/video/130450

- DW News, 2026-11-05 10:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo1WOkQm6oc

> The US-Iran conflict has disrupted shipping routes, leaving thousands of sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. They face appalling conditions, unpaid wages and a constant threat of attack, while experts warn of risks to global trade.

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