"At least 44 Iranian seafarers have been killed and 29 injured since the start of the United States-Israel war on Iran, according to the head of the country's merchant marine union."
"Rezaei submitted his findings in several letters of complaint to the United Nations' International Maritime Organization during March and April, attributing the deaths to attacks by US and Israeli armies on Iranian ports and commercial fleets."
"The humanitarian crisis is affecting all seafarers in the Persian Gulf, including the crews of Iranian-flagged ships. However, they face a unique and terrifying set of pressures."
"US and Israeli forces have carried out more than 3,000 air strikes across Iran since February 28, according to the Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate."
The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate reported that US and Israeli military actions have led to the deaths of at least 44 Iranian seafarers, including civilians. The casualties include 22 sailors, 16 fishermen, and six dock workers from February 28 to April 1. The IMMS general secretary submitted complaints to the United Nations, attributing these deaths to military attacks. The humanitarian crisis affects all seafarers in the Persian Gulf, with Iranian seafarers facing unique pressures, including supply shortages and psychological distress from prolonged exposure to conflict.
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