Two Cargo Ships Sink Near Strait of Hormuz Within 24 Hours

The cargo ship Cape Dao, sailing under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda, sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by a projectile in September, according to data released by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). According to a report by Walla, it was the second vessel to sink in the area within 24 hours, following the loss of the Singapore-flagged ship GFS Pride, which was also hit in a separate incident.

Concurrently, CNBC reported that Iran has stepped up attacks on commercial vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks in an effort to stifle a rebound in crude oil exports. Further details regarding the circumstances of the sinking have not yet been released.