World : Ship Carrying 2,500 Containers Hits Mine, Sinks South Of Strait Of Hormuz - IRGC
TEHRAN, Oct 14 (Bernama-IRNA) -- A container ship carrying more than 2,500 containers has sunk in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine and catching fire, Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported, citing the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy.
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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