Container ships sink in Strait of Hormuz as Iran and Houthi attacks surge

· Shipping · Iran · Saudi Arabia

Two container ships sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by missiles, including the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride, whose 21 crew were evacuated safely, according to Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority. At least ten vessels have been attacked in or near the strait since October 11, the highest level since the Iran war began, as Tehran escalates strikes on commercial shipping to choke off a rebound in crude exports. Separately, Yemen's Houthis said they targeted Saudi Aramco facilities, damaging the energy giant's headquarters area and Riyadh airport, and vowed more attacks; a UN-backed plan to move fertilizer through Hormuz is stalled, raising food-security fears, and the IEA warned diesel supply will stay tight into 2027.

Why it matters：Hormuz carries a large share of world oil and gas, so sustained attacks threaten global energy prices and shipping insurance.

Key points

  • The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride sank after a projectile strike; all 21 crew were evacuated.
  • Houthis claimed strikes on Saudi Aramco sites and Riyadh airport.
  • The IEA said diesel supply will remain tight into 2027.

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