{
  "id": 20062467,
  "title": "25 seafarers killed in, around Hormuz since US-Israel war on Iran, says UN",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/25-seafarers-killed-in-around-hormuz-since-us-israel-war-on-iran-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T22:30:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/264275/world/25-seafarers-killed-in-around-hormuz-since-us-israel-war-on-iran-says-un"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran in February, at least 25 seafarers have been killed in and around the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Nations. Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari presented these figures during a UN Security Council briefing on Friday, warning that the situation cannot be allowed to become the new normal. He called for the full restoration of maritime navigation in the region and highlighted that security incidents have been increasing, with October recording the highest number of such incidents since the conflict began. The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) recorded 136 security incidents involving vessels in Hormuz and the broader Middle East between March 1 and November 11. Of these, 35 occurred in October and 10 in November. Khiari emphasized that every day brings new reports of maritime incidents and stressed that civilian vessels and commercial shipping must not be targeted. Meanwhile, Iranian authorities reported on Saturday that three oil tankers had struck mines while navigating through unauthorised or restricted areas of Hormuz, resulting in fires. Tehran has warned ships to obtain Iranian approval to cross the waterway during the conflict and has repeatedly attacked vessels accused of violating its protocol. Iranian officials have stated that the strait will not be open until the US complies with their demands, which include ending the naval blockade of Iran's ports, lifting economic sanctions, releasing frozen Iranian funds, ceasing hostilities, and announcing an explicit end to the war.",
  "summary": "AgenciesNew yorkAt least 25 seafarers have been killed in and around the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Israeli war on Iran broke out in February, according to the United Nations.Kh...",
  "key_points": [
    "At least 25 seafarers killed in Hormuz since February war",
    "UN Assistant Secretary-General warns situation cannot normalize",
    "136 security incidents recorded in Hormuz region"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}