We’d like to speak to maritime, port workers, their friends and family about how the Middle East conflict is affecting them
The conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt shipping across the region, including in the strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest maritime routes. Donald Trump has once againthreatened to take. . .
The conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt shipping across the region, including in the strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest maritime routes. Donald Trump has once againthreatened to take control of the strait of Hormuz, as he announced the reimposition of a naval blockade onIranand demanded a 20% tariff on all cargoes shipped through the key maritime passage. We would like to hear from maritime workers, port staff and shipping crews or families aboard the ships affected. What is happening? How is the situation affecting your work? We would also like to speak to friends or family of those on board. What are you hearing? How are they coping?Share your experienceYou can get in touch with us confidentially by using the form below or by messaging us. We will not use your response without contacting you first. Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of the feature and we will delete any personal data when we no longer require it for this purpose. For alternative ways to get in touch securely please see ourtips guide. NameWhere do you live?Tell us a bit about yourself (e. g. age, background, what you do)OptionalHow have you been affected by the situation in the Middle East?Please include as much detail as possible. Do you have concerns?OptionalPlease include as much detail as possible. If you are happy to, please upload a photo of yourself hereOptionalPlease note, the maximum file size is 5. 7 MB. Choose filePhone numberOptionalYour contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. Email addressYour contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. You can add more information hereOptionalIf you include other people's names please ask them first. By submitting your response, you are agreeing to share your details with us for this feature.