A Singapore-registered cargo ship carrying approximately 2,500 containers has reportedly sunk in the Strait of Hormuz following an explosion and fire.
The vessel, identified as GFS Pride, was reportedly attempting to navigate a prohibited route when it struck a sea mine, according to Iranian media reports.
The condition of the ship’s crew remains unknown, and further details about the incident have yet to be confirmed.
Iranian authorities have urged local boat operators and fishermen to exercise caution in the affected waters, warning them about the potential danger posed by floating containers and debris from the sunken vessel.
The incident has raised concerns about maritime safety in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a major global shipping route used for transporting oil and other goods.
Authorities are advising vessels operating in the area to remain alert while more information about the sinking emerges.
