https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/two-cargo-ships-sink-near-strait-of-hormuz-as-iranian-attacks-increaseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/two-cargo-ships-sink-near-strait-of-hormuz-as-iranian-attacks-increasehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/two-cargo-ships-sink-near-strait-of-hormuz-as-iranian-attacks-increase#u127617Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:30:52 +0000Two cargo ships sank near the Strait of Hormuz following projectile and mine attacks, escalating maritime security concerns in a vital global shipping lane. Singapore confirmed that a container ship sank in the strait after a projectile strike, while Iran stated that a ship went down after striking a mine. The rising frequency of maritime attacks has driven oil prices higher as traders evaluate potential supply risks from Saudi Arabia and diesel flows from Russia. Officials note that Iran has shifted tactics to increase strikes on shipping traffic.Why it mattersAttacks on shipping in and aroun