Singapore-flagged container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz after projectile strike
A Singapore-flagged container ship, GFS Pride, sank after being hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, Singapore's maritime authority said. All 21 crew were evacuated with no injuries. Another Singapore-flagged ship, GFS Giselle, was damaged Wednesday. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said a ship hit mines.
4 March
Malta-flagged container ship Safeen Prestige attacked near Oman; it is the only other vessel reported sunk in the conflict, per the BBC.
June
US and Iran reached a preliminary deal to end the war and reopen the strait; it collapsed within weeks.
23 September
One seafarer killed when bulk carrier Cape Dao was hit by an unknown projectile; it was later reported to be sinking.
Tuesday
GFS Pride struck and sunk; all 21 crew evacuated, per Singapore's maritime authority.
Wednesday
GFS Giselle hit by a projectile, damaged but reached safe anchorage with 22 crew.
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