Around 2,500 Filipino seafarers remain stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the escalating conflict between the US and Iran, according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).The crisis has left these workers unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz, with ship owners providing essential supplies like food, water, and fuel.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed the situation, noting that salaries are being sent to beneficiaries and crew replacements are being handled by manning agencies.

The IMO attempted to evacuate vessels along Oman's coast, but the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked, resulting in the deaths of Indian seamen.US President Donald Trump's decision to cancel the ceasefire has further complicated efforts to secure safe passage for seafarers.

The incident highlights the vulnerability of international maritime workers in conflict zones, with calls for urgent diplomatic solutions to protect their safety and ensure their return to the Philippines.