Container ship sinks near strait of Hormuz amid surge in Iranian attacks
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Second vessel also reportedly sinking as uptick in strikes suggests Iran trying to close waterway before US elections A container ship has sunk near the strait of Hormuz and a second cargo vessel was reportedly sinking amid the sharpest uptick in Iranian attacks on shipping since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran. The surge of attacks suggests Iran is trying to fully close the strategic waterway in a deliber…
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- Container ship sinks near strait of Hormuz amid surge in Iranian attacksThe Guardian World