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Container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks
The incident adds to a month of attacks on shipping in or near Hormuz, with casualties reported and crude flows remaining volatile.
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THE VERIFIED BREAKDOWN
- The GFS Pride, registered in Singapore, sank after it was struck by an unidentified projectile and caught fire.
- The ship's 21 crew members were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
- More than 20 vessels, mostly oil tankers, have come under attack this month in Hormuz, the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
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