Strait Of Hormuz Mine Explosion Sinks Cargo Ship Carrying 2,500 Containers, Iran's Revolutionary Guards Say
Dubai, Oct 14: A cargo ship has sunk after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps navy said. It was the first time Iran has reported a ship sinking after hitting a mine during the war. IRGC confirms GFS PRIDE SANK after striking naval mine in Strait of HormuzThe container ship reportedly carrying 2,500 containers, caught fire and sank after hitting a sea…
A container ship carrying 2,500 containers sank after colliding with a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps navy. This marks the first time Iran has reported a ship sinking due to a mine strike during the war. The Guard confirmed that the GFS PRIDE cargo ship was traveling on an "illegal and dangerous" route when it struck the mine, causing it to catch fire and sink.
The fate of the crew remains unknown. State TV quoted the Guard statement, warning ships against attempting to transit the strait without approval. Iran has repeatedly cautioned ships against using unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz. The US military has been guiding ships through the strait via a route off Oman. Verification of the sinking and reports from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations monitor are pending.
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