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Two Cargo Ships Sunk in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Ramps up Attacks in Run-up to Midterms

  • On Tuesday and Wednesday, two cargo ships—the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride and Antigua and Barbuda-flagged Cape Dao—sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by "unknown projectiles," according to maritime authorities.
  • Iran is increasingly targeting commercial vessels to restrict transit and gain leverage over Washington, marking a dangerous escalation since the war began on February 28.
  • While Iranian officials claim the GFS Pride hit a sea mine, experts like former US Navy officer Charlie Brown argue a drone strike is more likely; one crew member was killed in the incidents.
  • Attacks have sharply reduced energy flows, with Kpler data showing only 4.147 million barrels of oil transited the strait on Monday—less than a quarter of pre-war levels.
  • Maritime risk management company MARISKS warns these incidents reflect a continuing threat to commercial shipping, as the International Maritime Organization reports 113 confirmed incidents and 24 seafarer fatalities as of October 14.
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Two ships sink near Hormuz amid surge in attacks

A Singapore-flagged container ship has sunk after being struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime authorities.

·Osborne Park, Australia
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The GFS Pride container carrier would have been hit by projectiles.

·Guayaquil, Ecuador
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gCaptain broke the news in Morro Bay, United States on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
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