Container Ship Sinks in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Iranian Attacks
A container ship, GFS Pride, registered in Singapore, sank after being struck by an unidentified projectile and catching fire near the Strait of Hormuz. All 21 crew members were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore condemned the attack as unprovoked and a violation of international law. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed the ship hit a naval mine, but maritime security firm Marisks found no independent evidence to support this claim. Iran has intensified attacks on commercial vessels in recent weeks, targeting oil tankers transiting Hormuz, Persian Gulf, and Gulf of Oman. Over 20 incidents have been reported this month alone, resulting in two sailors missing and 12 injured. Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are currently at about 8.5 million barrels per day (bpd), nearly 40% below prewar levels due to increased attacks.
Topics: Iran maritime attacks shipping safety Strait of Hormuz