A container ship carrying 2,500 containers sank south of the Strait of Hormuz

A container ship carrying 2,500 containers sank south of the Strait of Hormuz

Public Relations of the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps:

🔹A foreign container ship that tried to pass through the unauthorized and dangerous lane of the Strait of Hormuz hit a naval mine, resulting in an explosion and heavy fire.

This ship, carrying over 2,500 containers, sank this morning in the southern waters of the Strait of Hormuz due to the intensity of the fire.

🔹The Revolutionary Guards Navy warns: Vessels and local fishermen must take utmost care while navigating this route to avoid collision with floating containers.