Families seek answers after six sailors vanish on Iran-linked ships amid escalating attacks and risks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Vanishing vessels and missing sailors: The Iran war's human cost at sea

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Indian sailor Naveen Kumar disappeared after his vessel was last seen in Iranian waters in May, with his family seeking answers.
- Naveen Kumar's family has not heard from him in six months.
- At least 25 seafarers have been killed in 130 incidents since the conflict began.
- Kumar's family took on debt to support his marine career.
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