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UN says 25 seafarers killed in, around Hormuz since US-Israel war on Iran

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The United Nations stated that the number of seafarers killed in the Hormuz Strait since the US-Israel war on Iran has reached 25, with Iran reporting three additional vessels hit by mines. UN Secretary-General Khaled Khiari warned that the situation cannot become a new normal. The evidence is limited to UN statements and Iran's reported incidents, with no data on total casualties or specific ship names.

Key points

• The United Nations reported 25 seafarers killed in the Hormuz Strait since the US-Israel war on Iran began.
• Iran reported three additional vessels hitting mines, bringing the total to 28 incidents since the conflict started.

Context

The UN's statement follows reports of three more mines striking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global trade. The UN warns that the current level of violence cannot become a new normal for the region.

Limitations

The evidence consists solely of UN statements and Iran's reported incidents. Total casualty numbers remain unknown, and specific details about the ships involved are not provided.

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