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War & ConflictHigh/Middle East/Oct 8, 2026
The Hormuz bonus: Sailor salaries soar for transits amid Iran war
Reports have emerged that tanker captains are earning $100,000 plus a $50,000 per-trip bonus to transit the strait.
Tehran · Iran/2 min read
Reports have emerged that tanker captains are earning $100,000 plus a $50,000 per-trip bonus to transit the strait.
Source: Al Jazeera English. Follow the original report for the latest details.
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Source: Al Jazeera English
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