Richard Hext, chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, stated on Tuesday that an estimated 70-80 member ships carrying 1,400-1,600 seafarers remain in or near the conflict zone, with dozens of vessels and over 1,000 crew stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. Between 20 and 30 association-linked vessels exited the region during a brief June ceasefire. US President Donald Trump referenced giving Iran “every last chance before decapitation,” while Tehran denied ongoing negotiations.