Cargo vessel attack in Strait of Hormuz kills 1; India rescues 19 seafarers

An unknown projectile struck the MV Cape Dao in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member and prompting India to rescue 19 Indian seafarers. The attack, occurring as world leaders gather at the UN, signals a potential escalation in maritime threats in a critical chokepoint, though the perpetrator remains unidentified. This incident underscores heightened risk to commercial shipping and could impact global energy flows if attacks persist.