Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says
Summary
A Singapore-flagged container ship called GFS Pride sank after being hit by an unknown projectile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. All 21 crew members were safely evacuated. Another Singapore-flagged ship, GFS Giselle, was damaged but managed to reach safety.Key Facts
- GFS Pride sank in the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by an unknown projectile, causing fire and damage.
- All 21 crew members from GFS Pride were evacuated with no injuries reported.
- GFS Giselle, another Singapore container ship, was also hit by a projectile but sustained only hull damage and continued safely.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards said a ship sank after hitting naval mines on an "unauthorized" route in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported two container ships struck by projectiles but only suffered minor damage.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a key route where about 20% of the world’s oil and gas shipments pass.
- Since a war involving the US, Israel, and Iran started in February, more than 100 attacks on commercial ships have happened in the region.
- The US military is protecting oil shipments through the strait to help keep exports flowing despite attacks and blockades.
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