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Seafarer's union official says crews offered big money to transit Strait of Hormuz

NPR | By Michael Levitt,
Henry Larson
Published October 11, 2026 at 4:16 PM CDT

As attacks continue to mount on shipping vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a seafarer's union official says some crews are being offered big rewards for making the crossing.

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Michael Levitt
Henry Larson