About this episode
The episode discusses the risks faced by sailors due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict, highlighted by the recent deaths of Indian sailors.
The deaths of three Indian sailors in a US strike this week highlights the plight of 20 000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf region because of the US-Iran conflict.
Topics covered
- US-Iran conflict
- seafarers
- maritime safety
- international relations
- Gulf region
Keywords
- US-Iran conflict
- seafarers
- Indian sailors
- Gulf region
- maritime safety
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC Australia
Places: US, Iran, Gulf region
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