More than 40 Iranian Seafarers Killed in US‑Israeli Attacks on Ports
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The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate has reported that more than 40 Iranian seafarers have died after attacks on Iran’s ports and commercial fleet, which the union attributes to actions by the United States and Israel.
The union cited the deaths as a direct result of the attacks, stating that the U.S. and Israeli forces targeted Iranian maritime infrastructure and vessels. No further details on the nature of the attacks were provided by the source.
The incident follows a series of escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, with both sides accusing each other of hostile actions against civilian maritime assets.
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