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UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
May 19, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Filipino crew risks Strait of Hormuz amid gunfire
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A Filipino crew voted to attempt a six-hour Strait of Hormuz crossing after a month stranded.
WHO: Filipino ship’s crew
WHAT: Crew voted to risk a six-hour journey through the Strait of Hormuz despite mines and Iranian attacks, then faced a hail of bullets.
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: They were under mounting pressure after being stranded for a month.
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