Seafarers stranded in Iran amid blockade

The US naval blockade of Iran is creating a humanitarian crisis for international seafarers caught in the conflict. Ankit Yadav, an Indian mariner, has been stuck with three crewmates on a boat at an inland Iranian port for over two weeks, surviving on limited rations of tomatoes and potatoes. Their situation highlights the broader disruption to global shipping and the human toll of the blockade, which has halted maritime traffic in and out of Iran. The stranded crew's plight underscores the conflict's impact on civilians and non-combatants far from the front lines.