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Two Ships Sink Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Surge in Attacks

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A container ship and a dry bulk carrier have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz following a surge in projectile attacks by Iran.

A container ship and a dry bulk carrier sank near the Strait of Hormuz over a 24-hour period after being struck by projectiles.
Attacks around the waterway have surged over the preceding 10 days as Iran responds to US port blockades and tougher sanctions.
The Singapore-flagged container vessel GFS Pride sank in the strait, with all 21 crew members safely evacuated and no injuries reported.
The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged Cape Dao sank near the strait after being struck by a projectile on September 23, resulting in one crew member's death.
GFS Pride and Cape Dao are the second and third vessels to sink since the US-Iran war began on February 28.
About a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas trade passed through the Strait of Hormuz before the war.
Tehran has restricted transit in the waterway to gain leverage over Washington and keep oil prices elevated.