Iran reports cargo ship sinks after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz
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Published – October 14, 2026 10:11 pm IST – Dubai
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz. File
| Photo Credit: Reuters
A cargo ship has sunk after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps navy said.
It was the first time Iran has reported a ship sinking after hitting a mine during the war.
There were few details, including about the fate of the crew. State TV quoted a Guard statement saying the ship was travelling on what it called an illegal and dangerous route when it hit the mine on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) morning.
It said the ship was carrying 2,500 containers when it first caught fire. Iran has repeatedly warned ships against trying to transit the strait without its approval.
The U.S. military has been guiding ships through the strait on a route off Oman on the far side.
There was no immediate verification of the sinking and no report by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations monitor.
Published – October 14, 2026 10:11 pm IST
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