Iranian Revolutionary Guard says cargo ship sank after hitting a sea mine near Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced that a cargo ship sank following a collision with a sea mine in waters south of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow passage separating Iran and Oman. The guard cited the mine as the cause of the sinking. This event follows a series of recent attacks on maritime traffic in the area, with several container and tanker vessels reported targeted.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations centre has logged numerous incidents involving commercial ships over the past weeks. Overall, dozens of vessels have been affected by these hostile actions, raising concerns over shipping safety in this strategic chokepoint.