Two Cargo Ships Sunk in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Ramps up Attacks in Run-up to Midterms
Maritime officials said the GFS Pride and Cape Dao sank after separate projectile strikes, underscoring a 10-day surge in attacks on shipping.
- Two cargo ships sank near the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after being struck by projectiles in separate incidents. The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride and the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged Cape Dao were lost, according to maritime officials on Wednesday.
- Attacks around the waterway have surged over the past 10 days, with Iran saying it is stepping up strikes in response to a blockade of its ports and tougher sanctions introduced last month.
- All 21 crew members from the GFS Pride were safely evacuated after the vessel caught fire and sank. The Cape Dao sank weeks after being struck by a projectile on September 23, according to International Maritime Organization data.
- Only 4.147 million barrels of oil successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, less than a quarter of pre-war levels, according to maritime data tracking service Kpler.
- Rising shipping risks present a consistent challenge for President Donald Trump as midterm elections approach, with elevated energy costs remaining a top concern for voters.
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A container ship and a freighter have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after being hit by shells in separate incidents, maritime officials said on Wednesday. Attacks around the waterway have increased over the past 10 days, with Iran saying it is stepping up attacks in response to a US blockade of its ports and tougher sanctions imposed last month. According to foreign media, the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride, a small container …
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Two Cargo Ships Sink Near Strait of Hormuz as Attacks on Commercial Vessels Escalate
Two commercial ships have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz following projectile attacks, intensifying concerns over maritime security as Iran expands its campaign against shipping ... The post Two Cargo Ships Sink Near Strait of Hormuz as Attacks on Commercial Vessels Escalate first appeared on [your]NEWS.
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