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Container ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz; GFS Pride sinks
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UKMTO reported at least five incidents targeting commercial ships around the Hormuz area in the previous 48 hours.
GFS Pride sank after Singapore said it was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz; 21 crew were evacuated without injuries. GFS Giselle was also damaged but reached safety, while Iran said the sinking involved a naval mine and Cape Dao was reportedly sinking.
2 sourcesThe Guardian, BBC NewsUpdated
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The GFS Pride sank after being attacked the previous day.
2 of 2 sources“The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride container ship sank on Wednesday after an attack the previous day”
AllegedThe Cape Dao was reported to be sinking near the Strait of Hormuz.
2 of 2 sources“the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged Cape Dao was also reported to be sinking close to the strait”