A Singapore-registered container ship sank in the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by an unidentified projectile, as Iran stepped up attacks on commercial shipping in the area.
01Summary
- 01The GFS Pride sank in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after being struck by an unidentified projectile and catching fire.
- 02All 21 crew members were evacuated safely and no injuries were reported, according to Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority.
- 03Iran's Revolutionary Guard said the ship exploded after hitting a naval mine, but there is no independent evidence that a mine caused the sinking.
- 04More than 20 vessels, mostly oil tankers, have been attacked this month in Hormuz, the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre reports.
- 05The International Maritime Organization says the attacks this month have left two sailors missing and 12 injured.
02Why it matters
The attacks are disrupting a major global shipping route that carries crude oil and other cargo. That can affect freight flows, raise security concerns and add pressure to energy markets.
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