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Seafarers Stranded in Persian Gulf Amid Ongoing Conflict

Indian Capt. Rahul Dhar and his crew have been stranded for eight weeks in the Persian Gulf due to the ongoing Iran war, facing tense situations as they witness drone and missile activity. Despite a shaky ceasefire, around 20,000 seafarers remain stuck, impacting global oil transit.

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