Singapore-flagged container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz after projectile strike
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A Singapore-flagged container ship, GFS Pride, sank after being hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, Singapore's maritime authority said. All 21 crew were evacuated with no injuries. Another Singapore-flagged ship, GFS Giselle, was damaged Wednesday. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said a ship hit mines.
Why it matters
About a fifth of global oil and gas shipments usually pass through the Strait of Hormuz, where merchant ships have come under repeated attack since the war with Iran began in February.
Key dates
- 4 MarchMalta-flagged container ship Safeen Prestige attacked near Oman; it is the only other vessel reported sunk in the conflict, per the BBC.
- JuneUS and Iran reached a preliminary deal to end the war and reopen the strait; it collapsed within weeks.
- 23 SeptemberOne seafarer killed when bulk carrier Cape Dao was hit by an unknown projectile; it was later reported to be sinking.
- TuesdayGFS Pride struck and sunk; all 21 crew evacuated, per Singapore's maritime authority.
- WednesdayGFS Giselle hit by a projectile, damaged but reached safe anchorage with 22 crew.
