By Imad CreidiDAMMAM, Saudi Arabia, May 22 (Reuters) - Iran's publication of a new map asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz risks extending an already punishing ordeal for thousands of mariners trapped on ships in the Gulf.More than 20,000 sailors are stuck on around 2,000 vessels in the Gulf, many of them unable to leave ship, lacking adequate supplies of food and fresh water, and fearful of an uncertain future at sea in a war zone.

Iran has launched a controversial permit and toll system in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening its control over one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes amid…

By Imad CreidiDAMMAM, Saudi Arabia, May 22 (Reuters) - Iran's publication of a new map asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz risks extending an already punishing ordeal…

DAMMAM: The publication of a new map by Iran asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz risks extending an...

Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure strands 20,000 sailors on 2,000 ships, disrupts 20-25% of global oil supply, and introduces Bitcoin for toll payments.