Strait of Hormuz passage obstructed, ships stranded in Persian Gulf targeted by scammers
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Ships currently stranded west of the Strait of Hormuz have recently received fraudulent messages claiming that payment in cryptocurrency would guarantee safe passage. This situation arises amid ongoing US blockades of Iranian ports and a re-closure of the Strait after a brief opening, prompting warnings to shipping companies about these scams.