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Sailors held on ships in Strait of Hormuz crossfire

Iranian navy held sailors on a vessel for more than three months amid crossfire risks in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: Iranian navy
WHAT: Held sailors on a vessel for more than three months while civilian workers remained stranded on ships at risk of attack.
WHEN: Reported Aug 4, 2026 at 12:01 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.

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