The loss occurred within 24 hours of the sinking of the Cape Dao, an Antigua and Barbuda-flagged dry bulk vessel that foundered off Oman on Wednesday after being struck by a projectile on September 23. Only 3 vessels attempted a day-time crossing of the strait on Wednesday as attacks in October have already surpassed September's total with 24 or more vessels struck. This marks the first time Iran has sunk commercial ships in the region since the Safeen Prestige was hit in early March.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Singapore Reports GFS Pride Sunk by Projectile Not Mine
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The Singaporean government has rejected claims that a naval mine sank the GFS Pride, stating instead that a projectile, such as a drone or missile, caused the vessel to founder. The UAE-owned container ship, which carried more than 2,500 containers, caught fire and sank Wednesday morning in the southern waters of the Strait of Hormuz. Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority confirmed that all 21 crew members were safely evacuated after the attack, which the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed was caused by a mine.
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