2,500 Filipino seafarers stranded in Persian Gulf
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-12 16:27 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Defence, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Philippines, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Around 2,500 Filipino seafarers are stranded aboard commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf as renewed military hostilities between the United States and Iran continue to threaten one of the world’s busiest shipping corridors, maritime and government officials said.
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