Escalating attacks in Strait of Hormuz leave two commercial ships sunk
TBS English
15 October, 2026, 08:10 pm
Last modified: 15 October, 2026, 08:11 pm
15 October, 2026, 08:10 pm
Last modified: 15 October, 2026, 08:11 pm
Two commercial ships, GFS Pride and Cape Dao, have sunk amid escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil shipments have plunged, pushing global energy prices higher and increasing pressure on US President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration's Russian diesel deal faces bipartisan criticism.
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