Container ship sinks near Hormuz after being hit by projectile, sources say
Singapore’s maritime authority said all 21 crew were evacuated after the GFS Pride caught fire and sank amid escalating attacks on commercial shipping.
- On Wednesday, a tanker and a container ship were hit by projectiles of unknown origin in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported.
- Iran has maintained a blockade of the strategic waterway since the start of the regional conflict, repeatedly warning vessels against transiting the strait without its approval.
- The Revolutionary Guard Corps navy stated Wednesday that a cargo ship sank after hitting a naval mine, claiming the vessel traveled on an "unauthorised and dangerous route."
- Global oil prices climbed Wednesday as supply concerns intensified, with analysts projecting West Texas Intermediate to trade between $90 and $100 a barrel.
- Market strategist Hiroyuki Kikukawa, chief strategist at Nissan Securities Investment, said "supply concern stemming from conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia" is driving prices higher, though Russian diesel exports could moderate movement.
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24 ships reportedly attacked near Hormuz in two weeks — 6,000 sailors remain stranded
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I’ve got things to do). Reports indicate approximately 24 commercial vessels have been attacked around the Strait of Hormuz over roughly two weeks. The International Maritime Organization says approximately 6,000 seafarers remain unable to depart safely. Iran has separately accused American forces of misusing an international maritime emergency radio channel. LAY IT ON ME (I’ve got time). T…
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Strait of Hormuz crisis traps 6,000 sailors as attacks on ships mount, UN maritime chief says
Thousands of seafarers remain stranded near the Strait of Hormuz as attacks on commercial ships escalate, the International Maritime Organization's top official warns.
The GFS Pride container ship was transporting goods from Dubai and the 21 crew members on board were safely evacuated.
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