https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/container-ship-sinks-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-steps-up-attacksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/container-ship-sinks-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-steps-up-attackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/container-ship-sinks-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-steps-up-attacks#u128738Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:51:00 +0000Two cargo ships have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz following a surge in Iranian attacks on maritime shipping. Reports indicate the vessels were struck by projectiles in separate incidents within a 24-hour window, though Iran claims one container ship sank after hitting a mine. These strikes coincide with a broader escalation in the region, including Saudi coalition hits on Houthi sites and an attack on an Aramco office. The increased instability has driven oil prices higher as traders evaluate supply risks from Saudi Arabia and diesel flows from Russia.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a