1. Container ship sinks near Strait of Hormuz after projectile hit

Container ship sinks near Strait of Hormuz after projectile hit

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  • Two commercial ships sank near the Strait of Hormuz after projectile strikes on October 14.
  • Singapore-flagged GFS Pride caught fire and sank, but all 21 crew members were rescued without injuries.
  • Cargo ship Cape Dao also sank after a September 23 attack that killed one crew member.
  • Iran says it is increasing attacks in response to a US blockade, raising concerns over global oil trade.

Source: reuters.com

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