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Iran Claims Mine Sank Ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps reported a cargo ship sank in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after hitting a mine. British security firm Vanguard identified the vessel as the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride, struck by a projectile Tuesday.
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What happened
- 01Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claims a mine caused a ship to sink in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 02British security firm Vanguard reported the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride sank after a projectile strike.
- 03The IRGC stated the ship was carrying over 2,500 containers.
- 04The GFS Pride had its AIS switched off for ten days prior to the incident.
- 05Vanguard reported three other ships were struck Tuesday, with two continuing their voyages.
- 06The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for global energy transport.
The incident occurred amid heightened regional tensions following US-Israeli strikes against Iran earlier this year.
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