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Iran war live: Tehran vows to fight until US yields as ships sink in Hormuz

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Abuomer, E., & Harazim, K. (2026, October 15). Iran war live: Tehran vows to fight until US yields as ships sink in Hormuz. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/15/iran-war-live-tehran-vows-to-fight-until-us-yields-as-ships-sink-in-hormuz?traffic_source=rss

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iran does not want an extended conflict with the United States but will continue to fight until US demands are met. Meanwhile, two ships have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz; one due to a projectile and another because of a sea mine, causing disruptions in maritime traffic through this strategic waterway.

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On October 14, 2026, a Singapore-flagged container ship named GFS Pride sank in the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by an unknown projectile. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore confirmed that all 21 crew members were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. Another incident occurred when the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged Cape Dao, previously hit on September 23, was reported to be sinking near the strait.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy claimed the ship sank after hitting a naval mine while transiting an unauthorized route. The increased frequency of attacks appears aimed at disrupting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about one-fifth of global oil and gas shipments. This surge in Iranian attacks is seen as a tactic to elevate fuel prices ahead of the US midterm elections on November 3, 2026.

Footage shows hundreds of Iranians scavenging floating containers from GFS Pride, recovering items like iPhones and French perfume. The incident has raised concerns over maritime security in the region amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States due to the ongoing war that began in February 2026.

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