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GFS Galaxy

Cyprus-flagged container ship struck by the IRGC Navy in the Strait of Hormuz on 12 July 2026.

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Key Question

Why did the IRGC's strike on the GFS Galaxy trigger Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz?

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What is the GFS Galaxy?
A Cyprus-flagged container ship struck by the IRGC Navy in the Strait of Hormuz on 12 July 2026, whose damage triggered Iran's closure declaration.Source: event
What ship did Iran strike in the Strait of Hormuz?
The GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship, hit by the IRGC Navy on 12 July 2026 with heavy engine-room damage.Source: event
Why did Iran attack the GFS Galaxy?
The IRGC Navy accused the vessel of taking an unauthorised route through the Strait of Hormuz.Source: event

Background

The GFS Galaxy is a Cyprus-flagged container ship that the IRGC Navy struck in the Strait of Hormuz early on 12 July 2026, accusing it of taking an unauthorised route. The attack Left the vessel with heavy engine-room damage and ten of its eleven Indian crew rescued; one remains missing.

The strike is the trigger for Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is closed until further notice, a claim CENTCOM disputes, calling the strait open to lawful traffic. Beyond that, little else about the ship, its owner or cargo is independently established.

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Were the crew of the GFS Galaxy rescued?
Ten of the eleven Indian crew members were rescued; one remains missing.Source: event