Stranded at sea by the Iran conflictAbout 20,000 seafarers are stranded at sea as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran virtually shuts down the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital trade routes. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout speaks with a captain who was stuck in the Middle East for three weeks and witnessed projectiles flying near his oil tanker.

Source: CNN March 26, 2026 19:00 UTC