World · 2026-10-15 · Afternoon briefing

Singaporean ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz after projectile strike

A Singapore-flagged container ship, the GFS Pride, has sunk in the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by a projectile on Tuesday. The attack caused a fire, and the vessel went down 7.4km off the coast of Oman's Musandam Peninsula. Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority confirmed all 21 crew members were evacuated safely.

The incident was not isolated. A second Singaporean vessel, the GFS Giselle, was damaged by a projectile the following day, though its 22 crew are safe. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency also reported two other ships were hit in the area on Tuesday. While Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed a ship hit naval mines, the UN has recorded 106 confirmed attacks on merchant vessels since February, killing at least 24 seafarers.

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• Container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks
• Ships sink, attacks surge in Hormuz: Is US preparing for a fresh strike?
• Singapore Cargo Ship Sinks After Being Hit By Unknown Projectile In Strait of Hormuz
• Cargo ship sinks after Strait of Hormuz strike causes fire
• Iran says a ship sank after striking a mine in Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East developments

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