Cargo ship sinks after hitting sea mine in Hormuz:First such incident since war began; vessel carried 2,500 containers

A cargo ship carrying 2,500 containers sank after hitting a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz. The naval forces of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard made the claim on Wednesday. According to an AP report, this is the first time since the war began that Iran has said a ship sank after hitting a sea mine. The ship caught fire after hitting the sea mine. No information has emerged about the ship’s crew either. IRGC says ship was travelling along a dangerous route The IRGC said on Wednesday that the ship was passing near Hormuz along a route that it was not authorised to use and which was considered dangerous. The name of the ship and its destination and origin were not disclosed. It is also unclear how many people were on board or whether anyone was killed in the incident. People advised to stay away from containers floating in the sea After the incident, the IRGC advised local vessels and fishermen to remain cautious. It urged them to stay away from containers floating in the sea. These containers could pose a threat to other vessels and obstruct movement along the sea route. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. It is one of the world’s most important sea routes. Ships carrying large quantities of crude oil and other goods pass through it. Concerns about the safety of ships in the area have already been mounting.