Seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz face danger and dwindling rations

About 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf as the U.S. and Iran remain in a standoff over the control of the Strait of Hormuz. John Canias of the International Transport Workers’ Federation explains the conditions these workers are facing. And, a revolutionary new drug could prolong and improve the quality of life for those suffering from pancreatic cancer. STAT News reporter Angus Chen shares more about the breakthrough. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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Seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz face danger and dwindling rations is an episode from Here & Now by WBUR.

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This episode was published on Apr 23, 2026.

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