Strait of Hormuz crisis strands 6,000 sailors as ship attacks mount

UN maritime chief reports ~6,000 seafarers trapped near the Strait of Hormuz with 24 ships under attack, while Iran accuses the U.S. military of using VHF Channel 16. The situation marks an escalation in maritime conflict, with commercial shipping disrupted and crew safety at risk. Uncertainty remains over the extent of U.S. involvement and the trajectory of attacks.