Two cargo ships were sunk in the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by projectiles
Two merchant ships sank in the Strait of Hormuz over the past ten days. The GFS Pride, a container vessel, sank while sailing through the strait. The Cape Dao also sank after being struck by a projectile. Multiple attacks on commercial vessels have surged to their highest level since the US-Iran war began.
- Two merchant ships were sunk in the Strait of Hormuz over the past ten days, including the container vessel GFS Pride and the tanker Cape Dao.
- Iran intensified attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and maintained a blockade of the waterway.
- The GFS Pride, a container vessel with a capacity of 2,824 TEU, had 21 crew members evacuated safely.
- The IRGC Navy said an oil tanker struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The loss of the GFS Pride is the second vessel to sink since the US-Iran war began.
- Iran stated it is increasing strikes in response to US blockade and sanctions.
- Iran began using different offensive tactics against ships about ten days ago.
- A tanker carrying 11 Indian seafarers was attacked by a drone off the coast of Oman.
- The Cape Dao sank near the strait after being struck by a projectile; one crew member died and the rest were evacuated.
- The United States imposed a counter-blockade on Iranian ports.
- Iranian officials plan to expand operations beyond the Strait of Hormuz and restricted passage to gain leverage over Washington.
- The US military identified Iranian observers operating from small boats, which use unarmed spotters to find targets.
- Attacks on commercial ships in the strait have surged to their highest level since the war began.
- The IRGC stated it struck an LPG carrier on an illegal route.
- Iran claims control of the Strait of Hormuz since the war began.
- Two Indian seafarers were reported missing from the MT PETRO DOLPHIN incident.
- At least five incidents involving commercial ships occurred in the Hormuz area in the past 48 hours.
- India and Liberia issued a joint statement condemning attacks on vessels.
- One official said Iran's aim is to frustrate US and allied efforts to lower global oil prices.
- one of the two officials said another tanker, M/T Valthera, was struck by an unknown projectile and caught fire.
- A drone attacked the MT GEM NO. 2 at Sharjah Anchorage.
- news agency Reuters said trump pledged the US would not strike Iran before the midterm elections.
- Nine crew members from a tanker were rescued and are safe.
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