Seafarers’ Strike Greek sailors initiated a one-day strike, halting local ferry services to demand the evacuation of their colleagues from the Middle East due to escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict. Protesters gathered in Piraeus, calling for the Persian Gulf to be declared a war zone to allow sailors to refuse voyages and demand repatriation funded by shipowners. Union leaders highlighted risks beyond attacks, including potential supply shortages, and stated that the government and shipowners are responsible for those stranded in war zones.

• Greek sailors are on a one-day strike, stopping local ferry traffic.
• The strike aims to secure the evacuation of colleagues from the Middle East due to rising US-Israel-Iran conflict.
• Demonstrators gathered in Piraeus, demanding that the Persian Gulf be declared a war zone.
• Union leaders expressed concerns about potential supply shortages for ships stranded in the region.
• Approximately 20,000 seafarers are estimated to be in the region, with their safety threatened.
• Greece possesses one of the world’s largest merchant fleets, with over 325 ships linked to Greek interests in the Persian Gulf area.