The Guardian · October 14, 2026

Singapore-Flagged Container Ship GFS Pride, Capacity 2,824 TEU, Sinks Near the Strait of Hormuz, Maritime Security Sources Say

• The Singapore-flagged container ship GFS Pride, with a capacity of 2,824 TEU, sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by a projectile, maritime security sources said on Wednesday, according to the report.
• Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the vessel struck a naval mine and caught fire, according to the report; the cause had not been independently confirmed.
• The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged dry bulk carrier Cape Dao, struck by a projectile on September 23, was also reported to be sinking close to the strait, according to the report.
• Attacks around the waterway have surged over the past 10 days, with Iran saying it is stepping up strikes in response to the U.S. blockade of its ports and tougher sanctions introduced last month, according to the report.

Sinkings attributed to maritime security sources, as reported; Iran's account is included as documented in the source, and the vessel managers could not be reached for comment in the source reporting. Original headline: "Container ship sinks near strait of Hormuz amid surge in Iranian attacks".