Singapore-flagged container ship sinks after projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz

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A Singapore-flagged container ship, the GFS Pride, was struck by a projectile and subsequently sank in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred on Tuesday, according to maritime authorities. All 21 crew members aboard the vessel were safely evacuated before it sank. The cause and origin of the projectile have not been disclosed in the initial report.

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